Bergman, AR Demographics
A map of Bergman's Population by Race
Bergman, Arkansas has an estimated population of 542, a large increase from the 426 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 5.5% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bergman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Bergman has become more 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 Bergman, that probability was 19.8% in 2020 and 24.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Bergman is ranked the 286th 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). Bergman was ranked the 310th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Bergman's White Population
471 residents of Bergman, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bergman is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Bergman ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergman's White population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. White residents' share of Bergman's population has decreased from 89.2% to 86.9%.
Bergman is less White than neighboring Zinc (91.1% White), Bellefonte (94.4% White), Harrison (90.4% White), South Lead Hill (100% White), and Lead Hill (92.5% White).
Bergman's Black Population
0 residents of Bergman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bergman is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Bergman ranks 467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergman's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bergman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Bergman is less Black than neighboring Harrison (0.3% Black), and Lead Hill (0.3% Black).
Bergman's Asian Population
30 residents of Bergman, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bergman is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Bergman ranks 145th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 900.0%. Asian residents' share of Bergman's population has increased from 0.7% to 5.5%.
Bergman is more Asian than neighboring Zinc (0% Asian), Bellefonte (0% Asian), Harrison (0.1% Asian), South Lead Hill (0% Asian), and Lead Hill (0% Asian).
Bergman's Hispanic Population
14 residents of Bergman, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bergman is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Bergman ranks 549th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bergman's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.6%.
Bergman is more Hispanic than neighboring Bellefonte (1.9% Hispanic), South Lead Hill (0% Hispanic), and Lead Hill (0.6% Hispanic). Bergman is less Hispanic than neighboring Zinc (6.7% Hispanic), and Harrison (5.9% Hispanic).
Bergman's Native American/Other Population
14 residents of Bergman, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bergman is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bergman ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergman's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bergman's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.6%.
Bergman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Zinc (0% Native American/Other), Bellefonte (0.5% Native American/Other), Harrison (0.4% Native American/Other), South Lead Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Lead Hill (1.9% Native American/Other).
Bergman's Multiracial Population
13 residents of Bergman, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bergman is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Bergman ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Bergman's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bergman's population has decreased from 7.7% to 2.4%.
Bergman is more Multiracial than neighboring Zinc (2.2% Multiracial), and South Lead Hill (0% Multiracial). Bergman is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellefonte (3.3% Multiracial), Harrison (2.9% Multiracial), and Lead Hill (4.7% 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.