Demographics in Fort Smith, AR

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Fort Smith?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

89,496

Male

44,118

49.3%

Female

45,378

50.7%

Median Age

36.6

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
White
61.2%
Black
7.7%
Hispanic
20.0%
Asian
5.7%
Two or More
10.9%
Other
13.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

16.9%

High School or Higher

36.1%

Foreign Born

11.7%

Veterans

5.5%

Married

38.2%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Fort Smith, AR has a population of 89,496 with a median age of 36.6. The racial makeup is 61.2% White, 20.0% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 5.7% Asian. About 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 11.7%.