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Conway, AR

Founded 1872Faulkner CountyElev. 95 m
Population
66,288
Median home
$234,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Conway

Conway is home to roughly 66,288 residents. Conway was founded in 1872 and sits in Faulkner County. The median age is 29.6 and the median household income is $58,461. Homes carry a median value of $234,600, and about 44% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (68.7%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
66,288
Median age
29.6
Median household income
$58,461
Per-capita income
$34,160
Poverty rate
18.3%
High-school grad or higher
94%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
22.6 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White68.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black18.1%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.8%
Sales & office18.9%
Service18%
Production, transportation & material moving12.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$234,600
Median gross rent
$986/mo
Owner-occupied
44%
Median year built
1997
Households
26,717
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Conway has 17 public schools — 10 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math65%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CONWAY HIGH WESTHighGrades 10–12
BOB COURTWAY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–7
CARL STUART MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–7
RAY/PHYLLIS SIMON INTERMEDIATEMiddleGrades 5–7
RUTH DOYLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–7
CAROLYN LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
ELLEN SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
JIM STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
JULIA LEE MOORE ELEM. SCHOOLElementary
MARGUERITE VANN ELEM. SCHOOLElementary
PRESTON & FLORENCE MATTISON ELEM. SCHOOLElementary
THEODORE JONES ELEM. SCHOOLElementary
VILONIA PRIMARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime44% above national
Conway557
Arkansas630
United States386
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime29% above national
Conway2,513
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Conway Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Conway.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Faulkner County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Conway is in Faulkner County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Conway was founded in 1872 and sits in Faulkner County. Elevation ~95 m.

Map of Conway
Conway, AR
Where Conway is
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Historic places

32 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Conway Confederate MonumentYoung MemorialBrown HouseFarmers State BankFraunthal HouseSmith, S. G., HouseGalloway HallMartin Hall
Notable people from Conway
Rebecca RoanhorseKayle BrowningArchie ClarkRay ThorntonShekinna StricklenSymonePeyton HillisSamuel BarrettDre GreenlawMarvin Delph
People searches in Conway
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Nearby cities
Maumelle (16 mi)Sherwood (21 mi)Jacksonville (23 mi)North Little Rock (24 mi)Little Rock (25 mi)Cabot (26 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Conway, AR (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Conway, Arkansas.

Joshua Roberts, 29
Conway · 72034
AKA Joshua Emanuel Roberts, Joshua Emmanuel Roberts
Charles Patrick Thomas, 56
Conway · 72032
AKA Patrick Thomas, Charles P Thoams
Donald Jackson, 65
Conway · Faulkner County · 72034
AKA Donald Ray Jackson, Donald R Jackson
Christopher Smith, 51
Conway · 72032
AKA Christopher Scott Smith
James Wayne Davis Jr, 46
Conway · 72032
AKA J W Davis, James Davis Jr
Michael Pelkey, 73
Conway · 72032
AKA Michael Jay Criner, Michael Jay Voss
Robert Shane Johnson, 45
Conway · 72032
AKA Robert Johnson
Robert Shane Johnson, 45
Conway · Faulkner County · 72032

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

Conway — frequently asked

What is the population of Conway, Arkansas?
Conway has a population of about 66,288, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Conway?
The median home value in Conway is $234,600, and the median gross rent is $986/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Conway safe? What is the crime rate?
Conway Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 557 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Conway face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Faulkner County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Conway?
Conway has 17 public schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Conway?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Conway. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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