Natural Steps, AR Demographics

A map of Natural Steps's Population by Race

Natural Steps, Arkansas has an estimated population of 683, a dramatic increase from the 413 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.7% White, 47.4% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Natural Steps, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Natural Steps has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Natural Steps, that probability was 25.5% in 2020 and 54.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Natural Steps is ranked the 258th 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). Natural Steps was ranked the 317th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Natural Steps's White Population

326 residents of Natural Steps, or 47.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Natural Steps is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Natural Steps ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natural Steps's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Natural Steps's population has decreased from 86.0% to 47.7%.

Natural Steps is less White than neighboring Roland (97.9% White), Maumelle (68.4% White), Mayflower (86.5% White), Cammack Village (92.6% White), and Fourche (100% White).

Natural Steps's Black Population

29 residents of Natural Steps, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Natural Steps is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Natural Steps ranks 259th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natural Steps's Black population has grown by an estimated 141.7%. Black residents' share of Natural Steps's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.2%.

Natural Steps is more Black than neighboring Roland (0% Black), Cammack Village (0% Black), and Fourche (0% Black). Natural Steps is less Black than neighboring Maumelle (20% Black), and Mayflower (8.1% Black).

Natural Steps's Asian Population

4 residents of Natural Steps, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Natural Steps is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Natural Steps ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natural Steps's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Natural Steps's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Natural Steps is more Asian than neighboring Roland (0% Asian), Mayflower (0% Asian), and Fourche (0% Asian). Natural Steps is less Asian than neighboring Maumelle (3.5% Asian), and Cammack Village (1.8% Asian).

Natural Steps's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Natural Steps, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Natural Steps is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Natural Steps ranks 165th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natural Steps's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Natural Steps's population has decreased from 5.6% to 0.0%.

Natural Steps is less Hispanic than neighboring Maumelle (2.8% Hispanic), Mayflower (2.9% Hispanic), and Cammack Village (1.5% Hispanic).

Natural Steps's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Natural Steps, 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 Natural Steps is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Natural Steps ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natural Steps's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Natural Steps's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Natural Steps is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maumelle (0.2% Native American/Other).

Natural Steps's Multiracial Population

324 residents of Natural Steps, or 47.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Natural Steps is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Natural Steps ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Natural Steps's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1700.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Natural Steps's population has increased from 4.4% to 47.4%.

Natural Steps is more Multiracial than neighboring Roland (2.1% Multiracial), Maumelle (5.1% Multiracial), Mayflower (2.5% Multiracial), Cammack Village (4.1% Multiracial), and Fourche (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.