Tontitown, AR Demographics

A map of Tontitown's Population by Race

Tontitown, Arkansas has an estimated population of 6,425, a dramatic increase from the 4,301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 11.3% Multiracial, 6.3% Hispanic, 4.0% Asian, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tontitown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tontitown 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 Tontitown, that probability was 37.2% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tontitown is ranked the 59th 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). Tontitown was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tontitown's White Population

4,652 residents of Tontitown, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tontitown is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Tontitown ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tontitown's White population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. White residents' share of Tontitown's population has decreased from 78.4% to 72.4%.

Tontitown is more White than neighboring Johnson (64.2% White), Springdale (34.3% White), Cave Springs (68.3% White), and Fayetteville (70% White). Tontitown is less White than neighboring Elm Springs (84.4% White).

Tontitown's Black Population

185 residents of Tontitown, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tontitown is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Tontitown ranks 280th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tontitown's Black population has grown by an estimated 131.3%. Black residents' share of Tontitown's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.9%.

Tontitown is more Black than neighboring Elm Springs (0.4% Black), Springdale (2.1% Black), and Cave Springs (0.3% Black). Tontitown is less Black than neighboring Johnson (5.4% Black), and Fayetteville (4.8% Black).

Tontitown's Asian Population

254 residents of Tontitown, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tontitown is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Tontitown ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tontitown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 149.0%. Asian residents' share of Tontitown's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.0%.

Tontitown is more Asian than neighboring Elm Springs (2% Asian), Springdale (2.4% Asian), Cave Springs (0.8% Asian), and Fayetteville (2.4% Asian). Tontitown is less Asian than neighboring Johnson (4.8% Asian).

Tontitown's Hispanic Population

406 residents of Tontitown, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tontitown is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Tontitown ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tontitown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Tontitown's population has decreased from 9.2% to 6.3%.

Tontitown is more Hispanic than neighboring Elm Springs (5.7% Hispanic). Tontitown is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnson (16.2% Hispanic), Springdale (42.1% Hispanic), Cave Springs (6.6% Hispanic), and Fayetteville (9.2% Hispanic).

Tontitown's Native American/Other Population

200 residents of Tontitown, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tontitown is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tontitown ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tontitown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 156.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tontitown's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.1%.

Tontitown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elm Springs (0% Native American/Other), Johnson (0.5% Native American/Other), Cave Springs (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fayetteville (1.5% Native American/Other). Tontitown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (9.3% Native American/Other).

Tontitown's Multiracial Population

728 residents of Tontitown, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tontitown is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tontitown ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tontitown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 165.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Tontitown's population has increased from 6.4% to 11.3%.

Tontitown is more Multiracial than neighboring Elm Springs (7.6% Multiracial), Johnson (8.9% Multiracial), and Springdale (9.9% Multiracial). Tontitown is less Multiracial than neighboring Cave Springs (23.4% Multiracial), and Fayetteville (12.1% 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.