Dardanelle, AR Demographics

A map of Dardanelle's Population by Race

Dardanelle, Arkansas has an estimated population of 4,511, a less than 1% change from the 4,517 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.7% White, 43.1% Hispanic, 5.1% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dardanelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dardanelle has become 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 Dardanelle, that probability was 56.8% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dardanelle is ranked the 74th 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). Dardanelle was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dardanelle's White Population

2,154 residents of Dardanelle, or 47.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dardanelle is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Dardanelle ranks 508th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dardanelle's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Dardanelle's population has decreased from 52.4% to 47.7%.

Dardanelle is less White than neighboring Russellville (70.5% White), Pottsville (74.5% White), Centerville (100% White), London (84.4% White), and Dover (85.5% White).

Dardanelle's Black Population

232 residents of Dardanelle, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dardanelle is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Dardanelle ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dardanelle's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.8%. Black residents' share of Dardanelle's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.1%.

Dardanelle is more Black than neighboring Russellville (4% Black), Pottsville (0% Black), Centerville (0% Black), London (0.2% Black), and Dover (2.2% Black).

Dardanelle's Asian Population

33 residents of Dardanelle, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dardanelle is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Dardanelle ranks 214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dardanelle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.0%. Asian residents' share of Dardanelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Dardanelle is more Asian than neighboring Centerville (0% Asian), and Dover (0% Asian). Dardanelle is less Asian than neighboring Russellville (1.2% Asian), Pottsville (2.5% Asian), and London (1.5% Asian).

Dardanelle's Hispanic Population

1,943 residents of Dardanelle, or 43.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dardanelle is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Dardanelle ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dardanelle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Dardanelle's population has increased from 39.3% to 43.1%.

Dardanelle is more Hispanic than neighboring Russellville (18.5% Hispanic), Pottsville (17.8% Hispanic), Centerville (0% Hispanic), London (8.3% Hispanic), and Dover (4.3% Hispanic).

Dardanelle's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Dardanelle, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dardanelle is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Dardanelle ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dardanelle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dardanelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Dardanelle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centerville (0% Native American/Other), and London (0.5% Native American/Other). Dardanelle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pottsville (1.4% Native American/Other), and Dover (1.1% Native American/Other).

Dardanelle's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Dardanelle, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dardanelle is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Dardanelle ranks 394th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dardanelle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dardanelle's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.7%.

Dardanelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Centerville (0% Multiracial). Dardanelle is less Multiracial than neighboring Russellville (5.3% Multiracial), Pottsville (3.8% Multiracial), London (5.1% Multiracial), and Dover (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.