Bentonville, AR Demographics

A map of Bentonville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	32,069	34,687	55.1%	64.0%
Multiracial	9,858	3,029	16.9%	5.6%
Asian	7,655	8,427	13.1%	15.6%
Hispanic	6,026	5,434	10.3%	10.0%
Black	1,952	1,653	3.4%	3.1%
Native American/Other	689	934	1.2%	1.7%

Bentonville, Arkansas has an estimated population of 58,249, an increase from the 54,164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% White, 16.9% Multiracial, 13.1% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Black, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bentonville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bentonville 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 Bentonville, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 63.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bentonville is ranked the 9th 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). Bentonville was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bentonville's White Population

32,069 residents of Bentonville, or 55.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bentonville is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Bentonville ranks 463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bentonville's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Bentonville's population has decreased from 64.0% to 55.1%.

Bentonville is more White than neighboring Rogers (49% White). Bentonville is less White than neighboring Centerton (58.9% White), Cave Springs (68.3% White), Little Flock (72.1% White), and Bella Vista (82.4% White).

Bentonville's Black Population

1,952 residents of Bentonville, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bentonville is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Bentonville ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bentonville's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Bentonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Bentonville is more Black than neighboring Cave Springs (0.3% Black), Rogers (1% Black), Little Flock (0.9% Black), and Bella Vista (0.2% Black). Bentonville is less Black than neighboring Centerton (5.7% Black).

Bentonville's Asian Population

7,655 residents of Bentonville, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bentonville is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Bentonville ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bentonville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Asian residents' share of Bentonville's population has decreased from 15.6% to 13.1%.

Bentonville is more Asian than neighboring Centerton (6% Asian), Cave Springs (0.8% Asian), Rogers (2.7% Asian), Little Flock (2.9% Asian), and Bella Vista (0.9% Asian).

Bentonville's Hispanic Population

6,026 residents of Bentonville, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bentonville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Bentonville ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bentonville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bentonville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Bentonville is more Hispanic than neighboring Cave Springs (6.6% Hispanic), and Bella Vista (7.1% Hispanic). Bentonville is less Hispanic than neighboring Centerton (13.6% Hispanic), Rogers (33.9% Hispanic), and Little Flock (14.5% Hispanic).

Bentonville's Native American/Other Population

689 residents of Bentonville, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bentonville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bentonville ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bentonville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bentonville's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

Bentonville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centerton (0.3% Native American/Other), Cave Springs (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bella Vista (0.6% Native American/Other). Bentonville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rogers (1.3% Native American/Other), and Little Flock (2% Native American/Other).

Bentonville's Multiracial Population

9,858 residents of Bentonville, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bentonville is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Bentonville ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bentonville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 225.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bentonville's population has increased from 5.6% to 16.9%.

Bentonville is more Multiracial than neighboring Centerton (15.5% Multiracial), Rogers (12.1% Multiracial), Little Flock (7.6% Multiracial), and Bella Vista (8.9% Multiracial). Bentonville is less Multiracial than neighboring Cave Springs (23.4% 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.