Largest Cities in Arkansas

Top 70 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Arkansas

1 Little Rock 202,739

2 Fayetteville 97,227

3 Fort Smith 89,496

4 Springdale 87,388

5 Jonesboro 79,187

6 Rogers 71,411

7 Conway 66,288

8 North Little Rock 64,504

9 Bentonville 56,326

10 Pine Bluff 40,436

11 Hot Springs 38,023

12 Benton 35,954

13 Sherwood 32,915

14 Bella Vista 30,935

15 Paragould 29,940

16 Texarkana 29,343

17 Jacksonville 29,285

18 Russellville 29,057

19 Cabot 26,733

20 West Memphis 24,147

21 Van Buren 23,545

22 Searcy 23,115

23 Bryant 21,125

24 Centerton 20,212

25 Maumelle 19,286

26 Siloam Springs 18,096

27 El Dorado 17,382

28 Hot Springs Village 16,509

29 Marion 13,641

30 Harrison 13,217

31 Blytheville 13,026

32 Mountain Home 13,021

33 Forrest City 12,826

34 Batesville 11,385

35 Magnolia 10,973

36 Malvern 10,938

37 Lowell 10,438

38 Camden 10,427

39 Arkadelphia 10,316

40 Greenwood 9,570

41 Clarksville 9,500

42 Helena-West Helena 9,218

43 Hope 8,787

44 Beebe 8,580

45 Farmington 8,469

46 Monticello 8,320

47 Wynne 8,220

48 Stuttgart 8,060

49 Newport 8,019

50 Pocahontas 7,475

51 Prairie Grove 7,445

52 Trumann 7,432

53 Pea Ridge 7,348

54 Heber Springs 7,101

55 Morrilton 7,022

56 Osceola 6,807

57 Ward 6,367

58 East End 6,344

59 De Queen 6,077

60 Alma 5,879

61 Greenbrier 5,875

62 Cave Springs 5,778

63 Tontitown 5,739

64 Berryville 5,715

65 Mena 5,605

66 White Hall 5,520

67 Walnut Ridge 5,440

68 Warren 5,342

69 Cherokee Village 5,078

70 Sheridan 5,063

The largest cities in Arkansas represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Little Rock leads with a population of 202,739, followed by Fayetteville and Fort Smith. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. AR dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Little Rock's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. AR has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,475 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 556,037.

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