Demographics & People — Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,440 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 38.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,050 |
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| Family Households | 1,278 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1003 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,027 |
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| Black or African American | 93 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 176 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,846 |
| Other groups | 1,039 |
| American | 864 |
| German | 690 |
| Irish | 661 |
| English | 634 |
| Italian | 130 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| Scottish | 100 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 88 |
Language
| English Only | 5,026 |
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| Spanish | 70 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,152 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 275 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,278 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 0.9% |
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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 Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
