Arkansas Gazetteer
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The City of Fort Smith is the 3rd largest city in Arkansas with a population of 89,805 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Fort Smith ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Arkansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Fort Smith is located at latitude 35.3859 and longitude -94.3985 in Sebastian County. The formal boundaries for the City of Fort Smith encompass a land area of 63.16 sq. miles and a water area of 4.97 sq. miles. Sebastian County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Fort Smith has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Fort Smith is located within , a minor civil division (MCD) of Sebastian County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 89,805 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,398 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,816 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,413 |
| Median Home Value | $178,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 40,475 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,624 (48.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17,151 (42.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,700 (9.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 36,775 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 22,820 (62.1%) |
The table below compares Fort Smith to the other 625 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 22 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 249 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 109 | 83rd |
| Diversity Index | # 38 | 94th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Arkansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
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