Elm Springs: Demographics & People
Elm Springs's population stands at 3,069 people, in 1,058 households. Population grew 2.3% from 3,000 (2022) to 3,069 (2024). Median age 45.7 years. (13.2y older than Washington County; 9.8y older than Arkansas). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 84% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.27). 85% of households are family-led. County is gaining 16,125 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Arkansas avg 2.5).
- 15% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Arkansas 38%).
- 60 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Arkansas 69).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.3% from 3,000 (2022) to 3,069 (2024) — about 3.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,139 (extrapolated at 1.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,236.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 284,333 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,000 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,069 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 3,069 people (vs Arkansas 29,177) |
| Population Estimate | 3,236 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 45.7y is 6.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 45.7 years (vs Arkansas 35.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,069 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 734 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 488.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,433.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 414 |
| Population under 18 | 734 |
| Median age | 45.7 years (vs Arkansas 35.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,069 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.27 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 2,462 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 14 |
| Asian residents | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 391 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 26.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 84.6% |
| Asian population | 2.0% (vs Arkansas 1.5%) |
| Black population | 0.4% (vs Arkansas 7.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.7% (vs Arkansas 7.7%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 84.4% (vs Arkansas 61.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,754 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,213 |
| Share born in this state | 57.2% |
| Share born in another state | 42.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 39.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 104 |
| From Europe | 40 |
| From Africa | 46 |
| From Latin America | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
1,058 households. Averaging 3.2 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 85% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 792 families, 41% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 800 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 792 |
| Married couples with children | 326 |
| Average household size | 3.17 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 5.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 53 |
| Family households | 901 households (vs Arkansas 7,015) |
| Households that are families | 85.2% (vs Arkansas 62.3%) |
| Total households | 1,058 households (vs Arkansas 11,107) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 6.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 16,125 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 306,632 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 290,507 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 16,125 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 174 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 5 residents live in group quarters (0.2% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 5 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | AR-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 05007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 05 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Benton |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 21.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 19.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 05007 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Benton County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 7,803 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 05007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Benton County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 70.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 58.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 45.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 279,141 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,069, growing, established, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,069 people (vs Arkansas 29,177) |
| Town Summary · County | Benton County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade