Little Rock, AR

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Little Rock

Neighborhood

Pulaski, AR

Broadmoor / Point O'Woods

Brownwood Terrace / Kanis Village

Westwood / Azalea Place

Hicks Interuban Addition / Kensington Place

Tall Timbers West / Westbrook

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Little Rock

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

44.5%

Households with Children

28.0%

School Enrollment K-12

23,355

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.5%
Seniors (65+): 15.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.3%
High School / GED: 20.6%
Some College or Associate's: 27.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 44.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.8%
Single Parents: 13.2%
Couples & Adults: 27.0%
Living Alone: 45.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
Asian: 3.0%
Black or African American: 39.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 63.5%
Puerto Rican: 2.4%
Cuban: 0.9%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 26.1%
South American: 3.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.1%
Other White: 55.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 55.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.0%
Caribbean: 0.9%
Other Black: 42.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.5%
Spanish: 9.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 6.3%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources