Gravette, AR Demographics

A map of Gravette's Population by Race

Gravette, Arkansas has an estimated population of 3,714, an increase from the 3,547 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 24.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gravette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gravette 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 Gravette, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 44.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gravette is ranked the 91st 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). Gravette was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gravette's White Population

2,607 residents of Gravette, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gravette is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Gravette ranks 353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gravette's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Gravette's population has decreased from 80.8% to 70.2%.

Gravette is more White than neighboring Sulphur Springs (44.7% White), Centerton (58.9% White), and Decatur (39.9% White). Gravette is less White than neighboring Bella Vista (82.4% White), and Jane (80.1% White).

Gravette's Black Population

95 residents of Gravette, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gravette is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Gravette ranks 401st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gravette's Black population has grown by an estimated 427.8%. Black residents' share of Gravette's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.6%.

Gravette is more Black than neighboring Sulphur Springs (2.2% Black), and Bella Vista (0.2% Black). Gravette is less Black than neighboring Centerton (5.7% Black), Decatur (3.8% Black), and Jane (6.5% Black).

Gravette's Asian Population

0 residents of Gravette, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gravette is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Gravette ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gravette's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Gravette's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Gravette is less Asian than neighboring Centerton (6% Asian), Bella Vista (0.9% Asian), and Decatur (1.3% Asian).

Gravette's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Gravette, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gravette is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Gravette ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gravette's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 72.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Gravette's population has decreased from 6.9% to 1.8%.

Gravette is more Hispanic than neighboring Jane (0.7% Hispanic). Gravette is less Hispanic than neighboring Sulphur Springs (9.4% Hispanic), Centerton (13.6% Hispanic), Bella Vista (7.1% Hispanic), and Decatur (28.8% Hispanic).

Gravette's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Gravette, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gravette is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Gravette ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gravette's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gravette's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.5%.

Gravette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sulphur Springs (0.2% Native American/Other), and Centerton (0.3% Native American/Other). Gravette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bella Vista (0.6% Native American/Other), Decatur (6.1% Native American/Other), and Jane (3.1% Native American/Other).

Gravette's Multiracial Population

924 residents of Gravette, or 24.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gravette is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Gravette ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gravette's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 243.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Gravette's population has increased from 7.6% to 24.9%.

Gravette is more Multiracial than neighboring Centerton (15.5% Multiracial), Bella Vista (8.9% Multiracial), Decatur (20% Multiracial), and Jane (9.6% Multiracial). Gravette is less Multiracial than neighboring Sulphur Springs (43.5% 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.