Demographics & People — Texarkana, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,343 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,800 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 11,495 |
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| Family Households | 6,949 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5217 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,888 |
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| Black or African American | 10,407 |
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| Asian | 186 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,261 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 13,411 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,831 |
| American | 3,770 |
| Irish | 2,290 |
| English | 2,232 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,355 |
| German | 1,352 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,051 |
| French (except Basque) | 615 |
| Scottish | 352 |
Language
| English Only | 26,631 |
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| Spanish | 580 |
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| Population 5+ | 27,403 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,629 |
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| Population 18+ | 22,545 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.5% |
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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 Texarkana, Arkansas.
