Arkansas Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Arkansas?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arkansas is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 67.4% of the total population.

Q: Is Arkansas becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Arkansas has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 51.2/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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Arkansas Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

3,049,391

Diversity Score

51.2

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

67.4%%

Arkansas Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Arkansas Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Arkansas has increased significantly.

Arkansas Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	2,055,048	67.4%
Black / African American	446,603	14.6%
Hispanic or Latino	275,571	9.0%
Two or More Races	191,722	6.3%
Asian	48,748	1.6%
Pacific Islander	12,184	0.4%
Native American	10,473	0.3%
Other Race	9,042	0.3%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Arkansas

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arkansas is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 67.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Arkansas has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 51.2/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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