Statistics for Arkansas
Latest official figures for Arkansas, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 3,114,791 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 35,414 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 36,638 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.4 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 11.8 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.9 % | 2026-08 |
| Employment-population ratio | 56.8 % | 2026-08 |
| Labor force participation rate | 59.1 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 15.3 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 60,773 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 195,988.2 USD million | 2025 |
| Real GDP growth | 0.9 % | 2025 |
Housing
| US house price index, Q1 1991 = 100 | 371.05 index | 2026-Q2 |
| House prices, annual change | 1.1 % | 2026-Q2 |