Walnut Ridge, AR Demographics

A map of Walnut Ridge's Population by Race

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas has an estimated population of 5,434, a less than 1% change from the 5,384 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walnut Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walnut Ridge has become 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 Walnut Ridge, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walnut Ridge is ranked the 67th 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). Walnut Ridge was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walnut Ridge's White Population

4,984 residents of Walnut Ridge, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walnut Ridge is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Walnut Ridge ranks 187th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Walnut Ridge's population has increased from 89.0% to 91.7%.

Walnut Ridge is more White than neighboring Hoxie (84.1% White), and O'Kean (91.3% White). Walnut Ridge is less White than neighboring Portia (98.2% White), Minturn (100% White), and Sedgwick (98.8% White).

Walnut Ridge's Black Population

105 residents of Walnut Ridge, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walnut Ridge is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Walnut Ridge ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Black residents' share of Walnut Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Walnut Ridge is more Black than neighboring Hoxie (0% Black), Portia (1.5% Black), Minturn (0% Black), Sedgwick (0% Black), and O'Kean (0% Black).

Walnut Ridge's Asian Population

9 residents of Walnut Ridge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walnut Ridge is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Walnut Ridge ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Asian residents' share of Walnut Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Walnut Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Hoxie (0.1% Asian), Portia (0% Asian), Minturn (0% Asian), Sedgwick (0% Asian), and O'Kean (0% Asian).

Walnut Ridge's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Walnut Ridge, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walnut Ridge is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Walnut Ridge ranks 318th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Walnut Ridge's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.5%.

Walnut Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Portia (0% Hispanic), Minturn (0% Hispanic), Sedgwick (1.2% Hispanic), and O'Kean (0% Hispanic). Walnut Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Hoxie (4.4% Hispanic).

Walnut Ridge's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Walnut Ridge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walnut Ridge is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Walnut Ridge ranks 400th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walnut Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Walnut Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Portia (0% Native American/Other), Minturn (0% Native American/Other), and Sedgwick (0% Native American/Other). Walnut Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoxie (0.7% Native American/Other), and O'Kean (5.1% Native American/Other).

Walnut Ridge's Multiracial Population

244 residents of Walnut Ridge, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walnut Ridge is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Walnut Ridge ranks 278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walnut Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Walnut Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Walnut Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Portia (0.2% Multiracial), Minturn (0% Multiracial), Sedgwick (0% Multiracial), and O'Kean (3.6% Multiracial). Walnut Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoxie (10.6% 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.