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Little Rock, AR

Founded 1821Pulaski CountyElev. 102 m
Population
202,739
Median home
$221,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
79
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Little Rock

Little Rock is home to roughly 202,739 residents. Little Rock was founded in 1821 and sits in Pulaski County. The median age is 36.4 and the median household income is $60,583. Homes carry a median value of $221,200, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (43.7%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
202,739
Median age
36.4
Median household income
$60,583
Per-capita income
$43,242
Poverty rate
16.4%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
18.3 min
Work from home
10.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.7%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Black39.4%
Asian3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.7%
Sales & office21.2%
Service15.2%
Production, transportation & material moving9.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.4%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$221,200
Median gross rent
$1,067/mo
Owner-occupied
54.2%
Median year built
1978
Households
86,853
Avg. household size
2.28

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Little Rock has 79 public schools — 40 elementary, 14 middle, 15 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 15 schools
Reading39%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ARK CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 6–12
ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND H.S.HighGrades 7–12
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
ESTEM PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12charter
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS WEST LITTLE ROCKHighGrades 7–12charter
JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LISA ACADEMY HIGHHighGrades 9–12charter
LITTLE ROCK HALL STEAM MAGNET HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LITTLE ROCK WEST HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIONHighGrades 9–12
METROPOLITAN CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTERHighGrades 9–12
PARKVIEW MAGNET HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL OF LITTLE ROCKHighGrades 9–12charter
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL ONLINEHighGrades 9–12charter
SIATECH HIGH CHARTERHighGrades 9–12charter

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime367% above national
Little Rock1,802
Arkansas630
United States386
↑ 18% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime180% above national
Little Rock5,465
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Little Rock.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Pulaski County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
EarthquakeRelatively High
HailRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Little Rock is in Pulaski County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Little Rock was founded in 1821 and sits in Pulaski County. Elevation ~102 m.

Map of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Where Little Rock is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogers
Historic places

257 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 6 National Historic Landmarks.

Robinson, Joseph Taylor, HouseU.S. Arsenal BuildingBates, Daisy, HouseLittle Rock Central High SchoolOld State HouseFront Step, Little Rock Central High SchoolMemorial to Company A, Capitol GuardsMonument to Confederate Women
Notable people from Little Rock
Douglas MacArthurChelsea ClintonJosh LucasJohn Michael JumperJoey Lauren AdamsJoe JohnsonCorin NemecBen MoodyBroncho Billy AndersonPharoah Sanders
People searches in Little Rock
Michael Smith (31)John Smith (28)James Smith (27)David Smith (25)Robert Smith (25)Michael Johnson (24)John Johnson (22)James Johnson (21)Michael Williams (21)William Smith (20)David Johnson (20)Robert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
North Little Rock (8 mi)Maumelle (9 mi)Bryant (11 mi)Sherwood (12 mi)Benton (16 mi)Jacksonville (17 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Little Rock, AR (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Little Rock, Arkansas.

Edward Lee Moore, 58
Little Rock · 72202
AKA Eddie Moore, Edward L Moore
George C Thomas, 85
Little Rock · Pulaski County · 72209
AKA George Thomas, George Carver Thomas
George Jones, 44
Little Rock · 72201
AKA George Jones, George M Jones
Steven Alan Smith, 56
Little Rock · 72211
AKA Steve Alan Smith, George Alexander Brown
Joshua Wade Carter, 51
Little Rock
AKA Joshua Carter, Josh Carter
Joshua Robinson, 38
Little Rock · 72204
AKA Josh Lynn Robinson, Joshua Lynn Robinson
Joshua Michael Thomas, 33
Little Rock · 72211
Robert Richard Jones, 55
Little Rock · 72204
AKA Robert L Johnson, Charles L Jones
Donald Anderson, 52
Little Rock · 72204
Steven Edwin Robinson, 56
Little Rock · 72204
AKA Larry Rodgers, Steven E Robinson
Jason Cody Glover, 49
Little Rock · 72211
AKA Jason Coty Glover, Jason Johnson
Jeffrey Scott Adams, 65
Little Rock · 99999
AKA J Scott Adam, Jeffery Scott Adam
Mark Thomas Wright, 47
Little Rock · 72209
AKA Mark Wright
Anthony Dru Thompson, 45
Little Rock · 72204
AKA Anthony Cru Thompson, Anthony Tru Thompson
Daniel Douglas Campbell, 76
Little Rock · 72210
AKA Daniel D Campbell
Christopher M Williams, 36
Little Rock · 72204
AKA Christopher Williams, C Michael Williams

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

Little Rock — frequently asked

What is the population of Little Rock, Arkansas?
Little Rock has a population of about 202,739, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Little Rock?
The median home value in Little Rock is $221,200, and the median gross rent is $1,067/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Little Rock safe? What is the crime rate?
Little Rock Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,802 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Little Rock face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pulaski County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, tornado.
How many schools are in Little Rock?
Little Rock has 79 public schools (40 elementary, 14 middle, 15 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Little Rock?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Little Rock. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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