Conway is a city located in Faulkner County Arkansas. Conway has a 2024 population of 71,324. It is also the county seat of Faulkner County. Conway is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually and its population has increased by 10.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 64,348 in 2020.
The average household income in Conway is $83,756 with a poverty rate of 18.26%. The median age in Conway is 29.6 years: 28.2 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Conway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,126 | 71.09% |
| Black or African American | 12,100 | 18.25% |
| Two or more races | 3,547 | 5.35% |
| Other race | 2,252 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1,198 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,717 | 2.29 | 44 | 56 |
| Non Family | 11,798 | 1.37 | 25.8 | 74.2 |
| Married | 10,636 | 3.07 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Female | 3,200 | 2.88 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 1,083 | 2.9 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
44.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,279 | 3.35% |
| Associates Degree | 2,924 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,054 | 23.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,661 | 17.43% |
| High School Graduate | 9,268 | 24.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,033 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 8,002 | 20.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,533 | 26,559 | 12,458 |
| Black | 6,653 | 6,240 | 1,853 |
| Hispanic | 2,298 | 1,536 | 612 |
| 2+ Races | 1,302 | 1,142 | 476 |
| Other Race | 1,263 | 831 | 356 |
| Asian | 731 | 612 | 379 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,731 | $75,029 | $48,427 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,530 | $79,375 | $64,609 |
| High School Graduate | $35,587 | $42,280 | $28,209 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,596 | $37,604 | $22,418 |
| Overall | $47,710 | $54,718 | $40,658 |
| Some College | $42,715 | $46,661 | $35,963 |
$47,710
Average Earnings
$54,718
Average Male
$40,658
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93% of Conway residents speak only English, while 7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41,997 | 6,384 | 15.2% |
| Black | 11,054 | 2,657 | 24.04% |
| Hispanic | 4,496 | 1,202 | 26.73% |
| Multiple | 3,417 | 752 | 22.01% |
| Other | 2,079 | 596 | 28.67% |
| Asian | 1,115 | 320 | 28.7% |
18.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.45%
Male Poverty Rate
20.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Conway is Asian, with 28.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Conway is White, with 15.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.82% |
| High School | 19.52% |
| Some College | 13.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.4% |
| Female Employed | 14.66% |
| Male Employed | 7.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,408 | $110,752 |
| Households | $58,461 | $83,756 |
| Married Families | $102,871 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,845 | $46,146 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,138
Number of Veterans
1,974
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 652 |
| Second Gulf War | 573 |
| First Gulf War | 470 |
| Korea | 183 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 661 |
| 35 to 54 | 654 |
| 65 to 74 | 334 |
| 55 to 64 | 277 |
| 18 to 34 | 212 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,877 | 4.89% |
| Black | 220 | 2.49% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 3.43% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 1.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.04%
Born in Conway
95.14%
Native Born
4.86%
Foreign Born
2.9%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
95.14% of Conway residents were born in the United States, with 66.04% having been born in Arkansas. 2.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 80,044 | 1,744 | 2.23% |
| 2028 | 78,300 | 1,744 | 2.28% |
| 2027 | 76,556 | 1,744 | 2.33% |
| 2026 | 74,812 | 1,744 | 2.39% |
| 2025 | 73,068 | 1,744 | 2.45% |
| 2024 | 71,324 | 1,744 | 2.51% |
| 2023 | 69,580 | 1,964 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 67,616 | 1,676 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 65,940 | 1,592 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 64,348 | -3,032 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 67,380 | 248 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 67,132 | 1,086 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 66,046 | 872 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 65,174 | 358 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 64,816 | 373 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 64,443 | 1,049 | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 63,394 | 553 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 62,841 | 1,201 | 1.95% |
| 2011 | 61,640 | 2,049 | 3.44% |
| 2010 | 59,591 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 43,167 | 16,686 | 63.01% |
| 1990 | 26,481 | 6,106 | 29.97% |
| 1980 | 20,375 | 4,865 | 31.37% |
| 1970 | 15,510 | 5,719 | 58.41% |
| 1960 | 9,791 | 1,181 | 13.72% |
| 1950 | 8,610 | 2,828 | 48.91% |
| 1940 | 5,782 | 248 | 4.48% |
| 1930 | 5,534 | 970 | 21.25% |
| 1920 | 4,564 | 1,770 | 63.35% |
| 1910 | 2,794 | -77,250 | -96.51% |