Gentry, AR Demographics

A map of Gentry's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,653	2,526	62.6%	66.6%
Multiracial	651	314	15.4%	8.3%
Hispanic	554	624	13.1%	16.5%
Native American/Other	285	163	6.7%	4.3%
Asian	97	143	2.3%	3.8%
Black	0	20	0.0%	0.5%

Gentry, Arkansas has an estimated population of 4,240, a large increase from the 3,790 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.6% White, 15.4% Multiracial, 13.1% Hispanic, 6.7% Native American/Other, 2.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gentry, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gentry 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 Gentry, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 56.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gentry is ranked the 80th 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). Gentry was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gentry's White Population

2,653 residents of Gentry, or 62.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gentry is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Gentry ranks 450th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gentry's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Gentry's population has decreased from 66.6% to 62.6%.

Gentry is more White than neighboring Springtown (62.4% White), Siloam Springs (44.6% White), Decatur (39.9% White), Cherokee City (0% White), and West Siloam Springs (56% White).

Gentry's Black Population

0 residents of Gentry, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gentry is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Gentry ranks 398th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

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

Gentry is less Black than neighboring Siloam Springs (1.6% Black), and Decatur (3.8% Black).

Gentry's Asian Population

97 residents of Gentry, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gentry is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Gentry ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gentry's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Asian residents' share of Gentry's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.3%.

Gentry is more Asian than neighboring Springtown (0% Asian), Decatur (1.3% Asian), and West Siloam Springs (1.6% Asian). Gentry is less Asian than neighboring Siloam Springs (3.6% Asian), and Cherokee City (100% Asian).

Gentry's Hispanic Population

554 residents of Gentry, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gentry is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Gentry ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gentry's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Gentry's population has decreased from 16.5% to 13.1%.

Gentry is more Hispanic than neighboring Springtown (0% Hispanic), Cherokee City (0% Hispanic), and West Siloam Springs (7.6% Hispanic). Gentry is less Hispanic than neighboring Siloam Springs (25.3% Hispanic), and Decatur (28.8% Hispanic).

Gentry's Native American/Other Population

285 residents of Gentry, or 6.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gentry is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Gentry ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gentry's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 74.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gentry's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.7%.

Gentry is more Native American/Other than neighboring Springtown (0% Native American/Other), Siloam Springs (3% Native American/Other), Decatur (6.1% Native American/Other), and Cherokee City (0% Native American/Other). Gentry is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Siloam Springs (22.1% Native American/Other).

Gentry's Multiracial Population

651 residents of Gentry, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gentry is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Gentry ranks 67th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gentry's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 107.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Gentry's population has increased from 8.3% to 15.4%.

Gentry is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherokee City (0% Multiracial), and West Siloam Springs (12.7% Multiracial). Gentry is less Multiracial than neighboring Springtown (37.6% Multiracial), Siloam Springs (21.9% Multiracial), and Decatur (20% 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.