Barling, AR Demographics

A map of Barling's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,584	3,417	71.6%	71.5%
Hispanic	665	531	13.3%	11.1%
Asian	426	213	8.5%	4.5%
Multiracial	212	405	4.2%	8.5%
Black	109	108	2.2%	2.3%
Native American/Other	11	108	0.2%	2.3%

Barling, Arkansas has an estimated population of 5,007, an increase from the 4,782 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 8.5% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Barling, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Barling has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Barling, that probability was 46.7% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Barling is ranked the 71st 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). Barling was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Barling's White Population

3,584 residents of Barling, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Barling is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Barling ranks 419th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barling's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Barling's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.6%.

Barling is more White than neighboring Fort Smith (58.1% White). Barling is less White than neighboring Central City (88.8% White), Lavaca (87.5% White), Kibler (94.4% White), and Greenwood (85.2% White).

Barling's Black Population

109 residents of Barling, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Barling is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Barling ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barling's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Barling's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Barling is more Black than neighboring Central City (0.5% Black), Lavaca (1.1% Black), Kibler (0% Black), and Greenwood (0.5% Black). Barling is less Black than neighboring Fort Smith (7% Black).

Barling's Asian Population

426 residents of Barling, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Barling is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Barling ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barling's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Barling's population has increased from 4.5% to 8.5%.

Barling is more Asian than neighboring Central City (1.4% Asian), Fort Smith (5.3% Asian), Lavaca (0% Asian), Kibler (0% Asian), and Greenwood (1.6% Asian).

Barling's Hispanic Population

665 residents of Barling, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Barling is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Barling ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barling's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Barling's population has increased from 11.1% to 13.3%.

Barling is more Hispanic than neighboring Central City (6.2% Hispanic), Lavaca (3.1% Hispanic), Kibler (0.8% Hispanic), and Greenwood (7.7% Hispanic). Barling is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Smith (20.5% Hispanic).

Barling's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Barling, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Barling is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Barling ranks 85th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barling's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Barling's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.2%.

Barling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central City (0.5% Native American/Other), Fort Smith (1.1% Native American/Other), Kibler (1% Native American/Other), and Greenwood (1.2% Native American/Other).

Barling's Multiracial Population

212 residents of Barling, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Barling is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Barling ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Barling's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Barling's population has decreased from 8.5% to 4.2%.

Barling is more Multiracial than neighboring Central City (2.6% Multiracial), Kibler (3.8% Multiracial), and Greenwood (3.7% Multiracial). Barling is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Smith (8% Multiracial), and Lavaca (8.2% 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.