Arkansas City, AR Demographics

The total population of Arkansas City is estimated to be 510 with 276 males (54.12%) and 234 females (45.88%). There are 42 less females than males in Arkansas City.
The median household income in Arkansas City was $41,284 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 3,324(8.76%) from $37,960 in 2020. This income is 55.34% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Arkansas City sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $49,452. Overall, the median household income for the city of Arkansas City stands at $41,284.
In Arkansas City, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $21,348 for males and $30,401 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $43,537 for males and $34,117 for females.
In Arkansas City, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $41,885, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $40,804.
In 2022, the population of Arkansas City was 360, a 2.70% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Arkansas City's population was 370, a decline of 2.12% compared to a population of 378 in 2020.
The median age in Arkansas City, AR is 52.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.19% were under the age of 15, 16.19% aged 15 to 29, 53.22% aged 30 to 64, 8.43% aged 65 to 84, and 5.99% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Arkansas City population: 56.10% are White and 43.90% are Black or African American.