Demographics in West Memphis, AR

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

Where is West Memphis?

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Population

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

Total Population

24,147

Male

10,871

45.0%

Female

13,276

55.0%

Median Age

34.6

Age Distribution

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

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

29.8%

Black

63.9%

Hispanic

1.9%

Asian

0.4%

Two or More

5.5%

Other

0.2%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

9.5%

High School or Higher

36.1%

Foreign Born

0.9%

Veterans

3.8%

Married

26.2%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

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

West Memphis, AR has a population of 24,147 with a median age of 34.6. The racial makeup is 29.8% White, 1.9% Hispanic, 63.9% Black. About 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.9%.