Marmaduke, AR Demographics

A map of Marmaduke's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,129	1,113	91.0%	91.8%
Multiracial	73	46	5.9%	3.8%
Hispanic	24	44	1.9%	3.6%
Native American/Other	14	3	1.1%	0.2%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Marmaduke, Arkansas has an estimated population of 1,240, a slight increase from the 1,212 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Marmaduke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Marmaduke has become 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 Marmaduke, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 16.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Marmaduke is ranked the 187th 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). Marmaduke was ranked the 183rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Marmaduke's White Population

1,129 residents of Marmaduke, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Marmaduke is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Marmaduke ranks 94th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marmaduke's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Marmaduke's population has decreased from 91.8% to 91.0%.

Marmaduke is more White than neighboring Cardwell (79.4% White), and Paragould (85.8% White). Marmaduke is less White than neighboring Rector (94.2% White), Lafe (98.7% White), and Oak Grove Heights (92.9% White).

Marmaduke's Black Population

0 residents of Marmaduke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Marmaduke is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Marmaduke ranks 439th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

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

Marmaduke is less Black than neighboring Oak Grove Heights (0.3% Black), and Paragould (3.4% Black).

Marmaduke's Asian Population

0 residents of Marmaduke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Marmaduke is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Marmaduke ranks 306th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

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

Marmaduke is less Asian than neighboring Rector (0.2% Asian), and Paragould (0.6% Asian).

Marmaduke's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Marmaduke, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Marmaduke is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Marmaduke ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marmaduke's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Marmaduke's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.9%.

Marmaduke is more Hispanic than neighboring Rector (0.3% Hispanic), and Lafe (0% Hispanic). Marmaduke is less Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove Heights (5.7% Hispanic), Cardwell (7.6% Hispanic), and Paragould (5.1% Hispanic).

Marmaduke's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Marmaduke, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Marmaduke is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Marmaduke ranks 450th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marmaduke's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Marmaduke's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

Marmaduke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rector (0% Native American/Other), Lafe (0.4% Native American/Other), Oak Grove Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Paragould (1% Native American/Other). Marmaduke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cardwell (2.1% Native American/Other).

Marmaduke's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Marmaduke, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Marmaduke is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Marmaduke ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Marmaduke's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Marmaduke's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.9%.

Marmaduke is more Multiracial than neighboring Rector (5.4% Multiracial), Lafe (0.8% Multiracial), Oak Grove Heights (1.1% Multiracial), and Paragould (4.2% Multiracial). Marmaduke is less Multiracial than neighboring Cardwell (10.9% 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.