Donaldson, AR Demographics

A map of Donaldson's Population by Race

Donaldson, Arkansas has an estimated population of 377, a dramatic increase from the 275 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Donaldson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Donaldson 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 Donaldson, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 21.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Donaldson is ranked the 348th 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). Donaldson was ranked the 382nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Donaldson's White Population

332 residents of Donaldson, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Donaldson is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Donaldson ranks 87th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldson's White population has grown by an estimated 30.7%. White residents' share of Donaldson's population has decreased from 92.4% to 88.1%.

Donaldson is more White than neighboring Caddo Valley (55.6% White), Malvern (61.8% White), and Arkadelphia (57.9% White). Donaldson is less White than neighboring Midway (98.9% White), and Friendship (97.6% White).

Donaldson's Black Population

0 residents of Donaldson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Donaldson is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Donaldson ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldson's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Donaldson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Donaldson is less Black than neighboring Caddo Valley (29.3% Black), Malvern (30.2% Black), and Arkadelphia (30.3% Black).

Donaldson's Asian Population

0 residents of Donaldson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Donaldson is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Donaldson ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldson's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Donaldson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Donaldson is less Asian than neighboring Midway (0.3% Asian), and Arkadelphia (0.6% Asian).

Donaldson's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Donaldson, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Donaldson is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Donaldson ranks 329th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 211.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Donaldson's population has increased from 3.3% to 7.4%.

Donaldson is more Hispanic than neighboring Midway (0% Hispanic), Friendship (0% Hispanic), Malvern (2.9% Hispanic), and Arkadelphia (6.4% Hispanic). Donaldson is less Hispanic than neighboring Caddo Valley (11.6% Hispanic).

Donaldson's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Donaldson, 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 Donaldson is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Donaldson ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Donaldson's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Donaldson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (0.1% Native American/Other), Caddo Valley (0.1% Native American/Other), and Malvern (0.2% Native American/Other). Donaldson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Friendship (1.2% Native American/Other), and Arkadelphia (0.5% Native American/Other).

Donaldson's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Donaldson, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Donaldson is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Donaldson ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Donaldson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Donaldson's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.2%.

Donaldson is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (0.7% Multiracial), Friendship (1.2% Multiracial), and Caddo Valley (3.4% Multiracial). Donaldson is less Multiracial than neighboring Malvern (4.8% Multiracial), and Arkadelphia (4.3% 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.