Ratcliff, AR Demographics

A map of Ratcliff's Population by Race

Ratcliff, Arkansas has an estimated population of 97, a dramatic decrease from the 167 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 10.3% Multiracial, 5.2% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ratcliff, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ratcliff has become considerably more 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 Ratcliff, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 32.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ratcliff is ranked the 522nd 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). Ratcliff was ranked the 458th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ratcliff's White Population

79 residents of Ratcliff, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ratcliff is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Ratcliff ranks 161st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ratcliff's White population has declined by an estimated 47.3%. White residents' share of Ratcliff's population has decreased from 89.8% to 81.4%.

Ratcliff is less White than neighboring Caulksville (96.4% White), Branch (89.9% White), Charleston (83.6% White), Paris (90.6% White), and Booneville (84.9% White).

Ratcliff's Black Population

0 residents of Ratcliff, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ratcliff is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ratcliff ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

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

Ratcliff is less Black than neighboring Charleston (0.8% Black), Paris (1.2% Black), and Booneville (4.7% Black).

Ratcliff's Asian Population

5 residents of Ratcliff, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ratcliff is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Ratcliff ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ratcliff's Asian population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Asian residents' share of Ratcliff's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.2%.

Ratcliff is more Asian than neighboring Caulksville (0% Asian), Branch (1.3% Asian), Charleston (0.5% Asian), Paris (4.3% Asian), and Booneville (0% Asian).

Ratcliff's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Ratcliff, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ratcliff is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Ratcliff ranks 474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ratcliff's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Ratcliff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Ratcliff is more Hispanic than neighboring Caulksville (0.5% Hispanic), Branch (0.6% Hispanic), and Charleston (1.2% Hispanic). Ratcliff is less Hispanic than neighboring Booneville (7.5% Hispanic).

Ratcliff's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Ratcliff, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ratcliff is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ratcliff ranks 185th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ratcliff's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ratcliff's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Ratcliff is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caulksville (0% Native American/Other), Paris (0% Native American/Other), and Booneville (0.3% Native American/Other). Ratcliff is less Native American/Other than neighboring Branch (2.2% Native American/Other), and Charleston (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ratcliff's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Ratcliff, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ratcliff is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ratcliff ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ratcliff's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Ratcliff's population has increased from 6.0% to 10.3%.

Ratcliff is more Multiracial than neighboring Caulksville (3.1% Multiracial), Branch (6% Multiracial), Paris (1.9% Multiracial), and Booneville (2.7% Multiracial). Ratcliff is less Multiracial than neighboring Charleston (12.3% 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.