Arkadelphia is a city in Arkansas with about 10,316 residents. Arkadelphia was founded in 1857 and sits in Clark County. The median age is 23.3 and the median household income is $42,430. Homes carry a median value of $176,000, and about 40% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (59.2%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$176,000
Median gross rent
$741/mo
Owner-occupied
40.3%
Median year built
1985
Households
3,655
Avg. household size
2.15
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Mixed
Arkadelphia has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math52%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
ARKADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
GOZA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARYElementaryGrades -1–2
PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 3–5
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime29% below national
Arkadelphia274
Arkansas630
United States386
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime6% below national
Arkadelphia1,842
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Arkadelphia Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Arkadelphia.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Very Low
Top hazards · Clark County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Arkadelphia is in Clark County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Arkadelphia was founded in 1857 and sits in Clark County. Elevation ~75 m.
Population trend
Map of Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia, AR
Where Arkadelphia is
Historic places
18 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Arkadelphia Confederate MonumentHenderson, Capt. Charles C., HouseDomestic Science BuildingBarkman, James E. M., HouseFlanagin Law OfficeClark County CourthouseBozeman HouseClark County Library
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Arkadelphia — frequently asked
What is the population of Arkadelphia, Arkansas?
Arkadelphia has a population of about 10,316, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Arkadelphia?
The median home value in Arkadelphia is $176,000, and the median gross rent is $741/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Arkadelphia safe? What is the crime rate?
Arkadelphia Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 274 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Arkadelphia face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clark County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Arkadelphia?
Arkadelphia has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Arkadelphia?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Arkadelphia. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.