Pea Ridge, AR Demographics

A map of Pea Ridge's Population by Race

Pea Ridge, Arkansas has an estimated population of 8,108, a large increase from the 6,559 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 15.2% Multiracial, 13.2% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, 3.8% Black, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pea Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pea Ridge has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Pea Ridge, that probability was 30.0% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pea Ridge is ranked the 48th 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). Pea Ridge was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pea Ridge's White Population

5,055 residents of Pea Ridge, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pea Ridge is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Pea Ridge ranks 325th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pea Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Pea Ridge's population has decreased from 83.0% to 62.3%.

Pea Ridge is more White than neighboring Avoca (39.9% White), Rogers (49% White), and Bentonville (55.1% White). Pea Ridge is less White than neighboring Little Flock (72.1% White), and Prairie Creek (73.9% White).

Pea Ridge's Black Population

309 residents of Pea Ridge, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pea Ridge is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Pea Ridge ranks 348th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pea Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 461.8%. Black residents' share of Pea Ridge's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.8%.

Pea Ridge is more Black than neighboring Little Flock (0.9% Black), Avoca (0% Black), Prairie Creek (0% Black), Rogers (1% Black), and Bentonville (3.4% Black).

Pea Ridge's Asian Population

61 residents of Pea Ridge, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pea Ridge is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Pea Ridge ranks 169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pea Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Asian residents' share of Pea Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Pea Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Avoca (0.6% Asian). Pea Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Little Flock (2.9% Asian), Prairie Creek (1.8% Asian), Rogers (2.7% Asian), and Bentonville (13.1% Asian).

Pea Ridge's Hispanic Population

1,068 residents of Pea Ridge, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pea Ridge is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Pea Ridge ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pea Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 105.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pea Ridge's population has increased from 7.9% to 13.2%.

Pea Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Prairie Creek (2.2% Hispanic), and Bentonville (10.3% Hispanic). Pea Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Little Flock (14.5% Hispanic), Avoca (29.7% Hispanic), and Rogers (33.9% Hispanic).

Pea Ridge's Native American/Other Population

379 residents of Pea Ridge, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pea Ridge is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pea Ridge ranks 198th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pea Ridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 405.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pea Ridge's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.7%.

Pea Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Little Flock (2% Native American/Other), Prairie Creek (2.4% Native American/Other), Rogers (1.3% Native American/Other), and Bentonville (1.2% Native American/Other). Pea Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avoca (22.2% Native American/Other).

Pea Ridge's Multiracial Population

1,236 residents of Pea Ridge, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pea Ridge is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Pea Ridge ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pea Ridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 190.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Pea Ridge's population has increased from 6.5% to 15.2%.

Pea Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Little Flock (7.6% Multiracial), Avoca (7.6% Multiracial), and Rogers (12.1% Multiracial). Pea Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Prairie Creek (19.7% Multiracial), and Bentonville (16.9% 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.