Conway, AR Demographics

A map of Conway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	45,505	42,317	67.3%	66.0%
Black	11,880	11,718	17.6%	18.3%
Hispanic	5,514	4,294	8.2%	6.7%
Multiracial	3,357	4,079	5.0%	6.4%
Asian	1,060	1,207	1.6%	1.9%
Native American/Other	326	519	0.5%	0.8%

Conway, Arkansas has an estimated population of 67,642, an increase from the 64,134 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% White, 17.6% Black, 8.2% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Conway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Conway has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Conway, that probability was 52.2% in 2020 and 50.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Conway is ranked the 7th 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). Conway was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Conway's White Population

45,505 residents of Conway, or 67.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Conway is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Conway ranks 453rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Conway's population has increased from 66.0% to 67.3%.

Conway is more White than neighboring Menifee (5.9% White). Conway is less White than neighboring Mayflower (86.5% White), Wooster (81.5% White), Fourche (100% White), and Greenbrier (92.4% White).

Conway's Black Population

11,880 residents of Conway, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Conway is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Conway ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Conway's population has decreased from 18.3% to 17.6%.

Conway is more Black than neighboring Mayflower (8.1% Black), Wooster (1.7% Black), Fourche (0% Black), and Greenbrier (2.4% Black). Conway is less Black than neighboring Menifee (89.2% Black).

Conway's Asian Population

1,060 residents of Conway, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Conway is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Conway ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Asian residents' share of Conway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Conway is more Asian than neighboring Menifee (0% Asian), Mayflower (0% Asian), Wooster (0.3% Asian), Fourche (0% Asian), and Greenbrier (0% Asian).

Conway's Hispanic Population

5,514 residents of Conway, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Conway is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Conway ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Conway's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.2%.

Conway is more Hispanic than neighboring Menifee (0% Hispanic), Mayflower (2.9% Hispanic), Wooster (1.1% Hispanic), Fourche (0% Hispanic), and Greenbrier (3.6% Hispanic).

Conway's Native American/Other Population

326 residents of Conway, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Conway is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Conway ranks 265th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Conway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Conway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Menifee (0% Native American/Other), Mayflower (0% Native American/Other), Fourche (0% Native American/Other), and Greenbrier (0.1% Native American/Other). Conway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wooster (10% Native American/Other).

Conway's Multiracial Population

3,357 residents of Conway, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Conway is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Conway ranks 149th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Conway's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Conway's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.0%.

Conway is more Multiracial than neighboring Menifee (4.9% Multiracial), Mayflower (2.5% Multiracial), Fourche (0% Multiracial), and Greenbrier (1.4% Multiracial). Conway is less Multiracial than neighboring Wooster (5.5% 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.