Etowah, AR Demographics

A map of Etowah's Population by Race

Etowah, Arkansas has an estimated population of 316, a large increase from the 254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Etowah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Etowah has become considerably less 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 Etowah, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 10.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Etowah is ranked the 373rd 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). Etowah was ranked the 396th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Etowah's White Population

299 residents of Etowah, or 94.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Etowah is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Etowah ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's White population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. White residents' share of Etowah's population has increased from 90.9% to 94.6%.

Etowah is more White than neighboring Dyess (78.2% White), Keiser (85.1% White), and Lepanto (71.3% White). Etowah is less White than neighboring Caraway (95% White), and Rivervale (100% White).

Etowah's Black Population

0 residents of Etowah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Etowah is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Etowah ranks 429th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Etowah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Etowah is less Black than neighboring Dyess (2.1% Black), Keiser (1.8% Black), and Lepanto (10.3% Black).

Etowah's Asian Population

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

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

Etowah's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Etowah, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Etowah is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Etowah ranks 459th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Etowah's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.3%.

Etowah is more Hispanic than neighboring Rivervale (0% Hispanic). Etowah is less Hispanic than neighboring Caraway (0.8% Hispanic), Dyess (16.3% Hispanic), Keiser (1.8% Hispanic), and Lepanto (9.5% Hispanic).

Etowah's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Etowah, 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 Etowah is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Etowah ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of Etowah's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Etowah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caraway (0.1% Native American/Other), Rivervale (0% Native American/Other), Dyess (0% Native American/Other), Keiser (0% Native American/Other), and Lepanto (0% Native American/Other).

Etowah's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Etowah, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Etowah is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Etowah ranks 126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Etowah's population has decreased from 6.7% to 4.4%.

Etowah is more Multiracial than neighboring Caraway (4% Multiracial), Rivervale (0% Multiracial), and Dyess (3.5% Multiracial). Etowah is less Multiracial than neighboring Keiser (11.2% Multiracial), and Lepanto (8.9% 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.