Perla, AR Demographics

A map of Perla's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	49	122	34.8%	47.5%
Multiracial	49	17	34.8%	6.6%
Black	42	108	29.8%	42.0%
Native American/Other	1	1	0.7%	0.4%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	9	0.0%	3.5%

Perla, Arkansas has an estimated population of 141, a dramatic decrease from the 257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.8% White, 34.8% Multiracial, 29.8% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Perla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Perla 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 Perla, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 67.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Perla is ranked the 488th 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). Perla was ranked the 394th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Perla's White Population

49 residents of Perla, or 34.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Perla is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Perla ranks 524th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perla's White population has declined by an estimated 59.8%. White residents' share of Perla's population has decreased from 47.5% to 34.8%.

Perla is less White than neighboring Malvern (61.8% White), Rockport (62.1% White), Magnet Cove (86.8% White), Jones Mills (95.7% White), and Poyen (90.2% White).

Perla's Black Population

42 residents of Perla, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Perla is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Perla ranks 90th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perla's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Black residents' share of Perla's population has decreased from 42.0% to 29.8%.

Perla is more Black than neighboring Rockport (6.4% Black), Magnet Cove (0% Black), Jones Mills (0% Black), and Poyen (1.8% Black). Perla is less Black than neighboring Malvern (30.2% Black).

Perla's Asian Population

0 residents of Perla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Perla is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Perla ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perla's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Perla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Perla's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Perla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Perla is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Perla ranks 298th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perla's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Perla's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Perla is less Hispanic than neighboring Malvern (2.9% Hispanic), Rockport (26.1% Hispanic), Magnet Cove (13.2% Hispanic), and Poyen (0.9% Hispanic).

Perla's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Perla, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Perla is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Perla ranks 416th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perla's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Perla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Perla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malvern (0.2% Native American/Other), Rockport (0% Native American/Other), Magnet Cove (0% Native American/Other), and Jones Mills (0% Native American/Other). Perla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Poyen (1.4% Native American/Other).

Perla's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Perla, or 34.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Perla is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Perla ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Perla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 188.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Perla's population has increased from 6.6% to 34.8%.

Perla is more Multiracial than neighboring Malvern (4.8% Multiracial), Rockport (5.4% Multiracial), Magnet Cove (0% Multiracial), Jones Mills (4.3% Multiracial), and Poyen (5.7% 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.