Southside, AR Demographics

A map of Southside's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,645	3,660	85.8%	85.5%
Multiracial	347	249	8.2%	5.8%
Hispanic	145	248	3.4%	5.8%
Native American/Other	109	12	2.6%	0.3%
Black	0	79	0.0%	1.8%
Asian	0	31	0.0%	0.7%

Southside, Arkansas has an estimated population of 4,246, a less than 1% change from the 4,279 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Southside has become slightly less 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 Southside, that probability was 26.1% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Southside is ranked the 79th 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). Southside was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Southside's White Population

3,645 residents of Southside, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southside is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Southside ranks 278th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Southside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 85.8%.

Southside is more White than neighboring Batesville (63.7% White), and Sulphur Rock (82.8% White). Southside is less White than neighboring Salado (99.8% White), Desha (100% White), and Moorefield (90.8% White).

Southside's Black Population

0 residents of Southside, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southside is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Southside ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Southside's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Southside is less Black than neighboring Batesville (2.9% Black), Moorefield (0.8% Black), and Sulphur Rock (1.9% Black).

Southside's Asian Population

0 residents of Southside, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southside is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Southside ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Southside's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Southside is less Asian than neighboring Batesville (1.4% Asian), and Sulphur Rock (1.5% Asian).

Southside's Hispanic Population

145 residents of Southside, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southside is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Southside ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Southside's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.4%.

Southside is more Hispanic than neighboring Salado (0% Hispanic), and Desha (0% Hispanic). Southside is less Hispanic than neighboring Batesville (23.2% Hispanic), Moorefield (5% Hispanic), and Sulphur Rock (8.2% Hispanic).

Southside's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Southside, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southside is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Southside ranks 444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 808.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southside's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.6%.

Southside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salado (0% Native American/Other), Batesville (1.9% Native American/Other), Desha (0% Native American/Other), Moorefield (0% Native American/Other), and Sulphur Rock (0.1% Native American/Other).

Southside's Multiracial Population

347 residents of Southside, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southside is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Southside ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Southside's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Southside's population has increased from 5.8% to 8.2%.

Southside is more Multiracial than neighboring Salado (0.2% Multiracial), Batesville (6.9% Multiracial), Desha (0% Multiracial), Moorefield (3.3% Multiracial), and Sulphur Rock (5.5% 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.