West Memphis, AR Demographics

A map of West Memphis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	15,117	16,087	63.2%	65.6%
White	6,776	7,024	28.3%	28.6%
Multiracial	1,177	635	4.9%	2.6%
Hispanic	683	572	2.9%	2.3%
Asian	146	101	0.6%	0.4%
Native American/Other	30	101	0.1%	0.4%

West Memphis, Arkansas has an estimated population of 23,929, a slight decrease from the 24,520 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% Black, 28.3% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Memphis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Memphis has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 West Memphis, that probability was 48.6% in 2020 and 51.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Memphis is ranked the 20th 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). West Memphis was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Memphis's White Population

6,776 residents of West Memphis, or 28.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Memphis is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. West Memphis ranks 576th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Memphis's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of West Memphis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 28.3%.

West Memphis is more White than neighboring Sunset (3.9% White), Edmondson (23.7% White), and Jericho (0% White). West Memphis is less White than neighboring Marion (51.3% White), and Clarkedale (81.2% White).

West Memphis's Black Population

15,117 residents of West Memphis, or 63.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Memphis is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Memphis ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Memphis's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of West Memphis's population has decreased from 65.6% to 63.2%.

West Memphis is more Black than neighboring Marion (38.7% Black), and Clarkedale (1.1% Black). West Memphis is less Black than neighboring Sunset (92.8% Black), Edmondson (75.3% Black), and Jericho (100% Black).

West Memphis's Asian Population

146 residents of West Memphis, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Memphis is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Memphis ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Memphis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Asian residents' share of West Memphis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West Memphis is more Asian than neighboring Sunset (0% Asian), Edmondson (0% Asian), Jericho (0% Asian), and Clarkedale (0% Asian). West Memphis is less Asian than neighboring Marion (1.3% Asian).

West Memphis's Hispanic Population

683 residents of West Memphis, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Memphis is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. West Memphis ranks 431st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Memphis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Memphis's population has increased from 2.3% to 2.9%.

West Memphis is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunset (2.6% Hispanic), Edmondson (0% Hispanic), and Jericho (0% Hispanic). West Memphis is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion (3.5% Hispanic), and Clarkedale (6% Hispanic).

West Memphis's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of West Memphis, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Memphis is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Memphis ranks 413th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Memphis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Memphis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

West Memphis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunset (0% Native American/Other), Jericho (0% Native American/Other), and Clarkedale (0% Native American/Other). West Memphis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marion (0.2% Native American/Other), and Edmondson (1% Native American/Other).

West Memphis's Multiracial Population

1,177 residents of West Memphis, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Memphis is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Memphis ranks 519th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Memphis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 85.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Memphis's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.9%.

West Memphis is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunset (0.7% Multiracial), Edmondson (0% Multiracial), and Jericho (0% Multiracial). West Memphis is less Multiracial than neighboring Marion (5.1% Multiracial), and Clarkedale (11.8% 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.