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West Memphis, AR Population and Races

 
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As of 2010-2014, the total population of West Memphis is 25,767, which is 6.86% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 10.24% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%. The West Memphis population density is 902.97 people per square mile, which is much higher than the state average density of 55.42 people per square mile and is much higher than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in West Memphis is black, which represent 65.49% of the total population. The average West Memphis education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 25,767. #19

Population Growth Since 2000, #333

West Memphis, AR
-6.86%
Arkansas
10.24%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #91

West Memphis, AR
902.97 per square mile
Arkansas
55.42 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:8,456 (32.82%, #491)
Black:16,874 (65.49%, #50)
Hispanic:150 (0.58%, #344)
Asian:84 (0.33%, #128)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):101 (0.39%, #176)
One Race, Other:16 (0.06%, see rank)
Two or More Races:236 (0.92%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

17,989 (69.81%) out of the total population of 25,767 reported first ancestry.

 West Memphis, AR% of the Total PopulationArkansasU.S.
Arab1080.42%, see rank0.19%0.56%
Czech00.00%, see rank0.24%0.47%
Danish00.00%, see rank0.18%0.42%
Dutch4791.86%, see rank1.47%1.40%
English9383.64%, see rank9.84%8.02%
French2791.08%, see rank2.22%3.34%
German8213.19%, see rank10.98%15.03%
Greek00.00%, see rank0.11%0.41%
Hungarian00.00%, see rank0.11%0.46%
Irish1,2784.96%, see rank11.33%10.80%
Italian2931.14%, see rank1.56%5.52%
Norwegian270.10%, see rank0.47%1.42%
Polish760.29%, see rank0.80%3.01%
Portuguese140.05%, see rank0.11%0.44%
Russian90.03%, see rank0.16%0.92%
Scotch-Irish1330.52%, see rank1.24%0.99%
Scottish770.30%, see rank1.68%1.72%
Subsaharan African2631.02%, see rank0.26%0.95%
Swedish360.14%, see rank0.55%1.27%
Swiss00.00%, see rank0.19%0.30%
Ukrainian00.00%, see rank0.05%0.31%
American1,2224.74%, see rank11.48%7.12%
Welsh360.14%, see rank0.44%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 12,142 (47.12%, see rank)
Females: 13,625 (52.88%, see rank)

West Memphis, AR
Male: 47.12%
Female: 52.88%
Arkansas
Male: 49.11%
Female: 50.89%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
West Memphis, AR
34.50 years old
Arkansas
37.60 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
West Memphis, AR
32.70 years old
Arkansas
36.20 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
West Memphis, AR
36.00 years old
Arkansas
38.90 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 West Memphis, AR% of the Total PopulationArkansasU.S.
Under 5 years2,0918.12%, see rank6.57%6.36%
5 to 9 years1,8247.08%, see rank6.79%6.51%
10 to 14 years1,9977.75%, see rank6.69%6.59%
15 to 19 years1,9697.64%, see rank6.79%6.85%
20 to 24 years1,7956.97%, see rank6.98%7.13%
25 to 34 years3,33712.95%, see rank12.96%13.47%
35 to 44 years2,74110.64%, see rank12.46%12.96%
45 to 54 years3,48013.51%, see rank13.42%14.09%
55 to 64 years3,16612.29%, see rank12.32%12.29%
65 to 74 years2,0457.94%, see rank8.54%7.64%
75 to 84 9763.79%, see rank4.67%4.25%
85 years and over3461.34%, see rank1.79%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 West Memphis, ARArkansasU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population16,091, 100%1,949,963209,056,129
Less Than High School3,227, 20.05%, see rank15.70%13.67%
High School Graduate6,335, 39.37%, see rank35.00%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree4,716, 29.31%, see rank28.65%29.09%
Bachelor Degree1,469, 9.13%, see rank13.50%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree344, 2.14%, see rank7.14%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.30, see rank12.9913.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 West Memphis, AR ArkansasU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten1,08691.71%8.29%81.08%18.92%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)3,27799.69%, see rank0.31%, see rank92.72%7.28%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)1,40998.72%, see rank1.28%, see rank92.62%7.38%90.60%9.40%
College1,32293.65%, see rank6.35%, see rank86.04%13.96%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School21588.84%, see rank11.16%, see rank78.45%21.55%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 West Memphis, ARArkansasU.S.
Total Households9,675, 100%1,132,488116,211,092
Average Household Size2.60, see rank2.532.63
1 Person Households2,870, 29.66%, see rank27.86%27.57%
2 or More Person Households6,805, 70.34%, see rank72.14%72.43%
Family Households (Families)6,347, 65.60%, see rank67.25%66.22%
Average Family Size3.36, see rank3.173.32
Married-Couple Family3,009, 31.10%, see rank49.27%48.42%
Nonfamily Households3,328, 34.40%, see rank32.75%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 West Memphis, AR%ArkansasU.S.
15 Years and Over Total19,855see rank2,356,007252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over9,166100%, see rank1,144,409123,281,364
Never Married3,90942.65%, see rank30.23%35.77%
Married3,91242.68%, see rank54.83%52.04%
Widowed2853.11%, see rank2.83%2.57%
Divorced1,06011.56%, see rank12.11%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over10,689100%, see rank1,211,598129,692,771
Never Married4,04537.84%, see rank23.78%29.48%
Married3,81935.73%, see rank51.65%49.19%
Widowed1,27411.92%, see rank10.70%9.16%
Divorced1,55114.51%, see rank13.87%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 West Memphis, AR%ArkansasU.S.
Native25,58499.29%, see rank95.39%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence14,68056.97%, see rank61.30%58.73%
Born in Different State10,73741.67%, see rank33.43%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		1670.65%, see rank0.66%1.42%
Foreign Born1830.71%, see rank4.61%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship1210.47%, see rank1.37%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship620.24%, see rank3.24%7.09%
Born In Europe00.00%, see rank0.34%1.53%
Born In Asia970.38%, see rank1.03%3.82%
Born In Africa310.12%, see rank0.07%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.14%0.07%
Born In Latin America460.18%, see rank2.94%6.83%
Born In Northern America90.03%, see rank0.09%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 West Memphis, AR%ArkansasU.S.
English9,48998.08%, see rank92.82%79.39%
Spanish1301.34%, see rank4.77%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages270.28%, see rank1.16%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages290.30%, see rank1.04%3.36%
Other00.00%, see rank0.21%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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