Demographics & People — West Memphis, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,147 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,400 |
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| Median Age | 34.1 |
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| Total Households | 9,560 |
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| Family Households | 5,925 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4602 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,184 |
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| Black or African American | 15,439 |
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| Asian | 105 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 457 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 13,450 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,033 |
| American | 1,694 |
| Irish | 1,539 |
| German | 1,457 |
| English | 1,072 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 520 |
| Italian | 280 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 213 |
| Subsaharan African | 202 |
Language
| English Only | 21,790 |
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| Spanish | 280 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,144 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,016 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,816 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Memphis, Arkansas.
