Aplin, AR Demographics
A map of Aplin's Population by Race
Aplin, Arkansas has an estimated population of 287, a dramatic increase from the 100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.3% White, 32.1% Multiracial, 21.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aplin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Aplin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Aplin, that probability was 3.9% in 2020 and 63.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Aplin is ranked the 395th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Aplin was ranked the 540th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Aplin's White Population
133 residents of Aplin, or 46.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aplin is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Aplin ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aplin's White population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. White residents' share of Aplin's population has decreased from 98.0% to 46.3%.
Aplin is less White than neighboring Casa (76.2% White), Adona (67.7% White), Perryville (84.9% White), Perry (79.2% White), and Centerville (100% White).
Aplin's Black Population
0 residents of Aplin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aplin is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Aplin ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aplin's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Aplin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Aplin is less Black than neighboring Perryville (2.5% Black).
Aplin's Asian Population
0 residents of Aplin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aplin is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Aplin ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aplin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Aplin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Aplin's Hispanic Population
62 residents of Aplin, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aplin is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Aplin ranks 587th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aplin's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 62. Hispanic residents' share of Aplin's population has increased from 0.0% to 21.6%.
Aplin is more Hispanic than neighboring Casa (16.5% Hispanic), Adona (0% Hispanic), Perryville (7.8% Hispanic), Perry (14.3% Hispanic), and Centerville (0% Hispanic).
Aplin's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Aplin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aplin is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Aplin ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aplin's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Aplin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Aplin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Casa (2.4% Native American/Other), and Perryville (1.2% Native American/Other).
Aplin's Multiracial Population
92 residents of Aplin, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aplin is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Aplin ranks 555th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Aplin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4500.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Aplin's population has increased from 2.0% to 32.1%.
Aplin is more Multiracial than neighboring Casa (4.9% Multiracial), Perryville (3.6% Multiracial), Perry (6.5% Multiracial), and Centerville (0% Multiracial). Aplin is less Multiracial than neighboring Adona (32.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.