Higginson, AR Demographics

A map of Higginson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	794	563	75.3%	79.9%
Multiracial	170	49	16.1%	7.0%
Hispanic	72	57	6.8%	8.1%
Black	18	31	1.7%	4.4%
Asian	1	2	0.1%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Higginson, Arkansas has an estimated population of 1,055, a dramatic increase from the 705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 16.1% Multiracial, 6.8% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Higginson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Higginson 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 Higginson, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Higginson is ranked the 209th 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). Higginson was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Higginson's White Population

794 residents of Higginson, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Higginson is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Higginson ranks 364th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higginson's White population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. White residents' share of Higginson's population has decreased from 79.9% to 75.3%.

Higginson is more White than neighboring Kensett (51.4% White), and West Point (71% White). Higginson is less White than neighboring Searcy (77.8% White), Garner (88% White), and Griffithville (92.4% White).

Higginson's Black Population

18 residents of Higginson, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Higginson is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Higginson ranks 234th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higginson's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Black residents' share of Higginson's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.7%.

Higginson is more Black than neighboring Garner (0% Black), and Griffithville (0% Black). Higginson is less Black than neighboring Searcy (10.8% Black), Kensett (22.9% Black), and West Point (29% Black).

Higginson's Asian Population

1 residents of Higginson, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Higginson is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Higginson ranks 267th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higginson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Higginson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Higginson is more Asian than neighboring Kensett (0% Asian), Garner (0% Asian), Griffithville (0% Asian), and West Point (0% Asian). Higginson is less Asian than neighboring Searcy (1.2% Asian).

Higginson's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Higginson, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Higginson is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Higginson ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higginson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Higginson's population has decreased from 8.1% to 6.8%.

Higginson is more Hispanic than neighboring Searcy (5.7% Hispanic), Griffithville (6% Hispanic), and West Point (0% Hispanic). Higginson is less Hispanic than neighboring Kensett (15.8% Hispanic), and Garner (10.9% Hispanic).

Higginson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Higginson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Higginson is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Higginson ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higginson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Higginson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Higginson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Searcy (0.4% Native American/Other).

Higginson's Multiracial Population

170 residents of Higginson, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Higginson is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Higginson ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Higginson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 246.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Higginson's population has increased from 7.0% to 16.1%.

Higginson is more Multiracial than neighboring Searcy (4.1% Multiracial), Kensett (9.9% Multiracial), Garner (1.1% Multiracial), Griffithville (1.6% Multiracial), and West Point (0% 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.