North Little Rock is a city located in Pulaski County Arkansas. North Little Rock has a 2024 population of 64,486. North Little Rock is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 64,666 in 2020.
The average household income in North Little Rock is $68,553 with a poverty rate of 20.8%. The median age in North Little Rock is 36.7 years: 35.2 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Little Rock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,072 | 45.07% |
| Black or African American | 28,399 | 44.03% |
| Two or more races | 3,696 | 5.73% |
| Other race | 2,402 | 3.72% |
| Asian | 654 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 275 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
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 | 30,021 | 2.12 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 15,557 | 1.18 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
| Married | 8,947 | 3.01 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 4,480 | 3.43 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 1,037 | 3.03 | 57 | 43 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,573 | 5.74% |
| Associates Degree | 4,054 | 9.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,236 | 18.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,250 | 11.72% |
| High School Graduate | 13,416 | 29.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,709 | 3.81% |
| Some College | 9,572 | 21.36% |
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 | 22,027 | 20,732 | 8,411 |
| Black | 18,186 | 16,309 | 4,030 |
| Hispanic | 2,741 | 1,793 | 379 |
| 2+ Races | 1,879 | 1,619 | 577 |
| Other Race | 1,416 | 752 | 161 |
| Asian | 388 | 365 | 169 |
| Native American | 172 | 98 | 8 |
| Islander | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,429 | $67,616 | $49,684 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,022 | $73,077 | $61,573 |
| High School Graduate | $32,628 | $35,402 | $30,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,087 | $37,908 | $13,958 |
| Overall | $39,648 | $44,173 | $36,320 |
| Some College | $36,776 | $41,945 | $35,633 |
$39,648
Average Earnings
$44,173
Average Male
$36,320
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.23% of North Little Rock residents speak only English, while 6.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28,123 | 9,673 | 34.4% |
| White | 27,394 | 2,901 | 10.59% |
| Hispanic | 4,602 | 374 | 8.13% |
| Multiple | 3,692 | 276 | 7.48% |
| Native | 275 | 174 | 63.27% |
| Other | 2,398 | 142 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 654 | 2 | 0.31% |
20.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.07%
Male Poverty Rate
21.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Little Rock is Native, with 63.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Little Rock is Asian, with 0.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.89% |
| High School | 22.34% |
| Some College | 15.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.13% |
| Female Employed | 12.94% |
| Male Employed | 7.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,106 | $86,652 |
| Households | $51,236 | $68,553 |
| Married Families | $84,820 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,582 | $48,791 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,336
Number of Veterans
3,903
Male Veterans
433
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,774 |
| Second Gulf War | 952 |
| First Gulf War | 945 |
| Korea | 164 |
| World War II | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,215 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,136 |
| 75+ | 804 |
| 35 to 54 | 740 |
| 18 to 34 | 441 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,644 | 10.88% |
| Black | 1,489 | 7.19% |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 7.04% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 2.03% |
| Other Race | 46 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 10 | 5.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
67.7%
Born in North Little Rock
95.48%
Native Born
4.52%
Foreign Born
2.89%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
95.48% of North Little Rock residents were born in the United States, with 67.7% having been born in Arkansas. 2.89% 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 | 64,261 | -45 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 64,306 | -45 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 64,351 | -45 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 64,396 | -45 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 64,441 | -45 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 64,486 | -45 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 64,531 | -64 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 64,595 | 410 | 0.64% |
| 2021 | 64,185 | -481 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 64,666 | -1,315 | -1.99% |
| 2019 | 65,981 | -89 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 66,070 | 164 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 65,906 | -268 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 66,174 | -262 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 66,436 | -260 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 66,696 | 735 | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 65,961 | 1,298 | 2.01% |
| 2012 | 64,663 | 1,178 | 1.86% |
| 2011 | 63,485 | 1,062 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 62,423 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 60,433 | -1,308 | -2.12% |
| 1990 | 61,741 | -2,647 | -4.11% |
| 1980 | 64,388 | 4,348 | 7.24% |
| 1970 | 60,040 | 2,008 | 3.46% |
| 1960 | 58,032 | 13,935 | 31.6% |
| 1950 | 44,097 | 22,960 | 108.62% |
| 1940 | 21,137 | 1,719 | 8.85% |
| 1930 | 19,418 | 5,370 | 38.23% |
| 1920 | 14,048 | 2,910 | 26.13% |
| 1910 | 11,138 | -53,123 | -82.67% |