Centerton, AR Demographics

A map of Centerton's Population by Race

Centerton, Arkansas has an estimated population of 21,920, a large increase from the 17,792 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.9% White, 15.5% Multiracial, 13.6% Hispanic, 6.0% Asian, 5.7% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Centerton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Centerton 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 Centerton, that probability was 48.7% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Centerton is ranked the 23rd 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). Centerton was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Centerton's White Population

12,917 residents of Centerton, or 58.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Centerton is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Centerton ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerton's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Centerton's population has decreased from 69.8% to 58.9%.

Centerton is more White than neighboring Bentonville (55.1% White), and Highfill (52.5% White). Centerton is less White than neighboring Gravette (70.2% White), Bella Vista (82.4% White), and Cave Springs (68.3% White).

Centerton's Black Population

1,254 residents of Centerton, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Centerton is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Centerton ranks 250th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerton's Black population has grown by an estimated 102.9%. Black residents' share of Centerton's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.7%.

Centerton is more Black than neighboring Bentonville (3.4% Black), Highfill (0.5% Black), Gravette (2.6% Black), Bella Vista (0.2% Black), and Cave Springs (0.3% Black).

Centerton's Asian Population

1,319 residents of Centerton, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Centerton is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Centerton ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Asian residents' share of Centerton's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.0%.

Centerton is more Asian than neighboring Highfill (4.7% Asian), Gravette (0% Asian), Bella Vista (0.9% Asian), and Cave Springs (0.8% Asian). Centerton is less Asian than neighboring Bentonville (13.1% Asian).

Centerton's Hispanic Population

2,982 residents of Centerton, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Centerton is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Centerton ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Centerton's population has increased from 13.1% to 13.6%.

Centerton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bentonville (10.3% Hispanic), Gravette (1.8% Hispanic), Bella Vista (7.1% Hispanic), and Cave Springs (6.6% Hispanic). Centerton is less Hispanic than neighboring Highfill (17.8% Hispanic).

Centerton's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Centerton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Centerton is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Centerton ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Centerton's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.3%.

Centerton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bentonville (1.2% Native American/Other), Highfill (6.9% Native American/Other), Gravette (0.5% Native American/Other), Bella Vista (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cave Springs (0.5% Native American/Other).

Centerton's Multiracial Population

3,391 residents of Centerton, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Centerton is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Centerton ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Centerton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 181.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Centerton's population has increased from 6.8% to 15.5%.

Centerton is more Multiracial than neighboring Bella Vista (8.9% Multiracial). Centerton is less Multiracial than neighboring Bentonville (16.9% Multiracial), Highfill (17.6% Multiracial), Gravette (24.9% Multiracial), and 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.