Most Dense in Arkansas

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Most Dense — Arkansas

1 Rogers 1,836/mi²

2 Fayetteville 1,776/mi²

3 Springdale 1,756/mi²

4 Little Rock 1,672/mi²

5 Bentonville 1,588/mi²

6 Sherwood 1,586/mi²

7 Maumelle 1,557/mi²

8 Benton 1,556/mi²

9 Van Buren 1,521/mi²

10 Siloam Springs 1,474/mi²

11 Conway 1,421/mi²

12 Centerton 1,416/mi²

13 Ward 1,406/mi²

14 Fort Smith 1,394/mi²

15 Arkadelphia 1,335/mi²

16 Cabot 1,288/mi²

17 Trumann 1,270/mi²

18 Searcy 1,262/mi²

19 North Little Rock 1,216/mi²

20 Harrison 1,185/mi²

21 Malvern 1,130/mi²

22 Stuttgart 1,088/mi²

23 Mountain Home 1,084/mi²

24 El Dorado 1,073/mi²

25 Lowell 1,069/mi²

26 Bryant 1,029/mi²

27 Russellville 1,027/mi²

28 Alma 1,026/mi²

29 Jacksonville 1,021/mi²

30 Hot Springs 1,012/mi²

31 De Queen 1,003/mi²

32 Jonesboro 988/mi²

33 Batesville 981/mi²

34 Pocahontas 971/mi²

35 Paragould 942/mi²

36 Pine Bluff 915/mi²

37 Wynne 914/mi²

38 Pea Ridge 914/mi²

39 Berryville 866/mi²

40 Farmington 862/mi²

41 Beebe 848/mi²

42 Greenwood 836/mi²

43 Magnolia 829/mi²

44 Hope 822/mi²

45 West Memphis 809/mi²

46 Mena 808/mi²

47 Prairie Grove 798/mi²

48 Morrilton 795/mi²

49 White Hall 782/mi²

50 Heber Springs 781/mi²

51 Monticello 775/mi²

52 Warren 759/mi²

53 Cave Springs 747/mi²

54 Greenbrier 739/mi²

55 Helena-West Helena 703/mi²

56 Texarkana 699/mi²

57 Bella Vista 683/mi²

58 Marion 673/mi²

59 Forrest City 633/mi²

60 Camden 631/mi²

61 Blytheville 628/mi²

62 Osceola 595/mi²

63 Newport 592/mi²

64 Clarksville 521/mi²

65 Sheridan 410/mi²

66 Walnut Ridge 326/mi²

67 Tontitown 320/mi²

68 East End 316/mi²

69 Hot Springs Village 286/mi²

70 Cherokee Village 249/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Arkansas pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Rogers leads with 1,836 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Rogers has 1,836 people per square mile — that's roughly 3 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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