West Memphis

County:: Crittenden County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 28.842
State:: Arkansas

West Memphis is a city located in Crittenden County, Arkansas. West Memphis has a 2025 population of 23,401. West Memphis is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,461 in 2020.

The average household income in West Memphis is $56,146 with a poverty rate of 26.95%. The median age in West Memphis is 34.6 years: 32.4 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Memphis includes 63.94% Black or African American, 29.75% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	15,439	63.94%
White	7,184	29.75%
Two or more races	1,336	5.53%
Asian	105	0.43%
Other race	57	0.24%
Native American	26	0.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Memphis Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Memphis' average per capita income is $33,387. Household income levels show a median of $41,860. The poverty rate stands at 26.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$73,641	-
Families	$50,668	$62,000
Households	$41,860	$56,146
Non Families	$27,826	$42,837

$33,387

Average Income

$41,860

Median Household Income

26.95%

Poverty Rate