Demographics in Fort Smith, AR
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
Where is Fort Smith?
Loading map…
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)White61.2%
Black7.7%
Hispanic20.0%
Asian5.7%
Two or More10.9%
Other13.3%
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%.