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West Memphis, AR

Crittenden CountyElev. 64 m
Population
24,147
Median home
$119,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About West Memphis

With about 24,147 residents, West Memphis is one of Arkansas's notable places. West Memphis sits in Crittenden County. The median age is 34.6 and the median household income is $41,860. Homes carry a median value of $119,100, and about 45% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (63.9%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,147
Median age
34.6
Median household income
$41,860
Per-capita income
$22,608
Poverty rate
27%
High-school grad or higher
83.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
Unemployment
13.5%
Avg. commute
20.1 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black63.9%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving27%
Management, business, science & arts26.5%
Service19.7%
Sales & office17.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$119,100
Median gross rent
$847/mo
Owner-occupied
45.4%
Median year built
1975
Households
9,560
Avg. household size
2.47

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

West Memphis has 12 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading34%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY?MIDSOUTH TECHNICAL CENTERHighGrades 9–12
THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12charter
EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–9
WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–9
WONDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–9
BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
JACKSON/WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
MADDUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
MARION VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
WEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime550% above national
West Memphis2,510
Arkansas630
United States386
↑ 28% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime155% above national
West Memphis4,973
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West Memphis.

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 · Crittenden County
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

West Memphis is in Crittenden County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

West Memphis sits in Crittenden County. Elevation ~64 m.

Map of West Memphis
West Memphis, AR
Where West Memphis is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogersWest Memphis
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dabbs StoreHamilton ApartmentsWilson Power and Light Company Ice PlantWest Memphis City HallJohnson-Portis House
Notable people from West Memphis
Sid EudySonny WeemsMarcus BrownMichael CageKeith LeeCorey L. BrewerWayne JacksonBetty BlueJekalyn CarrDamien Echols
People searches in West Memphis
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Nearby cities
Marion (4 mi)Forrest (35 mi)Helena-West Helena (49 mi)Jonesboro (54 mi)Blytheville (57 mi)Paragould (65 mi)

Registered sex offenders in West Memphis, AR (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for West Memphis, Arkansas.

George B Jones, 57
West Memphis · 72301
AKA George Smith, George Jones
George B Jones, 57ABSCONDER
West Memphis · 72301
Joshua Lee Thompson, 33
West Memphis · 72301
Jason Scott Jackson, 54
West Memphis · 72301
AKA Jason Scott Jackson
Anthony Young, 55
West Memphis · 72301
Harrison Thomas, 70
West Memphis · 72301
AKA Thomas Harrison, Harrison Thomas
Thomas Edward Moore, 70
West Memphis · Forsyth County · 72301
AKA Tommy Moore
Juan Noel Jr Rodriguez, 48
West Memphis · Nash County · 72301
William Earl White, 41
West Memphis · 72301
AKA William White, Williams White
David Wayne Smith, 47
West Memphis · 72301
AKA David Wayne Smith, David Smith
Paul Damond Broome, 46
West Memphis · Crittenden County · 72301
AKA Paul Dewayne Boone, Paul Dewayne Broome
Jonathan Jackson, 48
West Memphis · 72301
AKA Johnathan Jackson, Jonathon Jackson
Jonathan Zane Jackson, 48
West Memphis · 72301
AKA Jonathon Zion Jackson, Johnathan Z Jackson
James Walter Taylor, 50
West Memphis · 72301
AKA James Taylor, James W Taylor
James Walter Taylor, 50
West Memphis · Crittenden County · 72301
AKA James Taylor, James Walter Taylor

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

West Memphis — frequently asked

What is the population of West Memphis, Arkansas?
West Memphis has a population of about 24,147, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Memphis?
The median home value in West Memphis is $119,100, and the median gross rent is $847/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Memphis safe? What is the crime rate?
West Memphis Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 2,510 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Memphis face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Crittenden County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in West Memphis?
West Memphis has 12 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Memphis?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near West Memphis. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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