North Little Rock, AR Demographics

A map of North Little Rock's Population by Race

North Little Rock, Arkansas has an estimated population of 64,538, a less than 1% change from the 64,591 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.0% Black, 43.1% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Little Rock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Little Rock is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 North Little Rock, that probability was 61.8% in 2020 and 61.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Little Rock is ranked the 8th 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). North Little Rock was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Little Rock's White Population

27,796 residents of North Little Rock, or 43.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Little Rock is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. North Little Rock ranks 529th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Little Rock's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of North Little Rock's population has decreased from 44.0% to 43.1%.

North Little Rock is more White than neighboring McAlmont (11.1% White), College Station (14% White), and Sweet Home (30% White). North Little Rock is less White than neighboring Sherwood (61.4% White), and Cammack Village (92.6% White).

North Little Rock's Black Population

28,409 residents of North Little Rock, or 44.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Little Rock is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. North Little Rock ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Little Rock's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of North Little Rock's population has increased from 42.5% to 44.0%.

North Little Rock is more Black than neighboring Sherwood (29.4% Black), and Cammack Village (0% Black). North Little Rock is less Black than neighboring McAlmont (71.6% Black), College Station (86% Black), and Sweet Home (52.4% Black).

North Little Rock's Asian Population

442 residents of North Little Rock, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Little Rock is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. North Little Rock ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Little Rock's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Asian residents' share of North Little Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

North Little Rock is more Asian than neighboring McAlmont (0% Asian), College Station (0% Asian), and Sweet Home (0% Asian). North Little Rock is less Asian than neighboring Sherwood (1.5% Asian), and Cammack Village (1.8% Asian).

North Little Rock's Hispanic Population

4,500 residents of North Little Rock, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Little Rock is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. North Little Rock ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Little Rock's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of North Little Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

North Little Rock is more Hispanic than neighboring McAlmont (2.3% Hispanic), College Station (0% Hispanic), Sherwood (4.1% Hispanic), and Cammack Village (1.5% Hispanic). North Little Rock is less Hispanic than neighboring Sweet Home (13.3% Hispanic).

North Little Rock's Native American/Other Population

687 residents of North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. North Little Rock ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Little Rock's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 47.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Little Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

North Little Rock is more Native American/Other than neighboring McAlmont (0% Native American/Other), College Station (0% Native American/Other), Sherwood (0.3% Native American/Other), Cammack Village (0% Native American/Other), and Sweet Home (0% Native American/Other).

North Little Rock's Multiracial Population

2,704 residents of North Little Rock, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Little Rock is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. North Little Rock ranks 312th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Little Rock's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of North Little Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

North Little Rock is more Multiracial than neighboring College Station (0% Multiracial), Sherwood (3.4% Multiracial), and Cammack Village (4.1% Multiracial). North Little Rock is less Multiracial than neighboring McAlmont (15% Multiracial), and Sweet Home (4.3% 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.