Denning, AR Demographics

A map of Denning's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	193	167	78.8%	83.5%
Hispanic	36	13	14.7%	6.5%
Multiracial	14	10	5.7%	5.0%
Native American/Other	2	8	0.8%	4.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.5%

Denning, Arkansas has an estimated population of 245, a large increase from the 200 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Denning, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Denning has become considerably 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 Denning, that probability was 29.4% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Denning is ranked the 418th 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). Denning was ranked the 427th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Denning's White Population

193 residents of Denning, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Denning is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Denning ranks 316th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denning's White population has grown by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Denning's population has decreased from 83.5% to 78.8%.

Denning is less White than neighboring Altus (90.6% White), Alix (100% White), Wiederkehr Village (88.9% White), Coal Hill (93.2% White), and Ozark (91.4% White).

Denning's Black Population

0 residents of Denning, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Denning is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Denning ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denning's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Denning's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Denning is less Black than neighboring Altus (0.1% Black), and Ozark (0.1% Black).

Denning's Asian Population

0 residents of Denning, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Denning is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Denning ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denning's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Denning's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Denning's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Denning, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Denning is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Denning ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denning's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 176.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Denning's population has increased from 6.5% to 14.7%.

Denning is more Hispanic than neighboring Altus (2.8% Hispanic), Alix (0% Hispanic), Wiederkehr Village (0% Hispanic), Coal Hill (3.6% Hispanic), and Ozark (2.8% Hispanic).

Denning's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Denning, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Denning is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Denning ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denning's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Denning's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.8%.

Denning is more Native American/Other than neighboring Altus (0.1% Native American/Other), Alix (0% Native American/Other), Wiederkehr Village (0% Native American/Other), and Coal Hill (0% Native American/Other). Denning is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ozark (1.8% Native American/Other).

Denning's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Denning, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Denning is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Denning ranks 259th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Denning's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Denning's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.7%.

Denning is more Multiracial than neighboring Alix (0% Multiracial), Coal Hill (3.3% Multiracial), and Ozark (3.8% Multiracial). Denning is less Multiracial than neighboring Altus (6.4% Multiracial), and Wiederkehr Village (11.1% 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.