Morrilton, AR Demographics

A map of Morrilton's Population by Race

Morrilton, Arkansas has an estimated population of 7,080, a slight increase from the 6,992 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 12.8% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Morrilton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Morrilton 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 Morrilton, that probability was 49.6% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Morrilton is ranked the 55th 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). Morrilton was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Morrilton's White Population

5,504 residents of Morrilton, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Morrilton is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Morrilton ranks 441st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrilton's White population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Morrilton's population has increased from 68.3% to 77.7%.

Morrilton is more White than neighboring Plumerville (57.7% White). Morrilton is less White than neighboring Oppelo (83.2% White), Perry (79.2% White), Houston (90% White), and Hattieville (100% White).

Morrilton's Black Population

905 residents of Morrilton, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Morrilton is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Morrilton ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrilton's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Black residents' share of Morrilton's population has decreased from 16.9% to 12.8%.

Morrilton is more Black than neighboring Oppelo (1% Black), Perry (0% Black), Houston (2.3% Black), and Hattieville (0% Black). Morrilton is less Black than neighboring Plumerville (13.7% Black).

Morrilton's Asian Population

46 residents of Morrilton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Morrilton is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Morrilton ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrilton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Asian residents' share of Morrilton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Morrilton is more Asian than neighboring Oppelo (0% Asian), Plumerville (0% Asian), Perry (0% Asian), Houston (0% Asian), and Hattieville (0% Asian).

Morrilton's Hispanic Population

249 residents of Morrilton, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Morrilton is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Morrilton ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrilton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Morrilton's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.5%.

Morrilton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hattieville (0% Hispanic). Morrilton is less Hispanic than neighboring Oppelo (14.2% Hispanic), Plumerville (26.6% Hispanic), Perry (14.3% Hispanic), and Houston (6.7% Hispanic).

Morrilton's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Morrilton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Morrilton is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Morrilton ranks 237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrilton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Morrilton's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Morrilton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plumerville (0% Native American/Other), Perry (0% Native American/Other), and Hattieville (0% Native American/Other). Morrilton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oppelo (0.7% Native American/Other), and Houston (1% Native American/Other).

Morrilton's Multiracial Population

366 residents of Morrilton, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Morrilton is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Morrilton ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Morrilton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Morrilton's population has decreased from 7.0% to 5.2%.

Morrilton is more Multiracial than neighboring Oppelo (0.9% Multiracial), Plumerville (2% Multiracial), Houston (0% Multiracial), and Hattieville (0% Multiracial). Morrilton is less Multiracial than neighboring Perry (6.5% 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.