West Memphis, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crittenden County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,147
Population
809/sq mi density
$41,860
Median Income
$22,608 per capita
$119,100
Home Value
$128,016 Zillow
$847
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
1,927
Violent Crime/100K
4,725 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$41,860 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,100 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,927 violent crimes/100K (407% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
24,147
Census 2023
Population Density
809
per square mile
Land Area
29.8
square miles (77.3 km²)
Median Age
34.6 yrs
11% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 63.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
29.8%
Black
63.9%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.4%
Spanish
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.9%
Veterans
5.2%
13% below US avg (6%)
Disability
21.4%
65% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.9%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.1%
6% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.477
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 24,147 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 809 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 29.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.0% |
| Female | 55.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.8% |
| Black or African American | 63.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% |
| Disability | 21.4% |
| Health Insurance | 91.9% |
| Uninsured | 8.1% |
| Broadband Access | 81.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.477 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |