Arkansas


Map of Arkansas

Arkansas

The Natural State offers diverse geography including mountains, forests, and over 600,000 acres of lakes with significant poultry and rice production.

Capital: Little Rock

Population: 3.05 million

Electoral Votes: 6

Governor: Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican)

Largest City: Little Rock

State Website: arkansas.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
John Boozman
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Tom Cotton
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Rick Crawford
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Jonesboro

French Hill
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Little Rock

Steve Womack
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Fayetteville

Bruce Westerman
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Hot Springs

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 6/15/1836

Minimum Wage: $11.00

Motto: “Regnat populus (The people rule)”

Nickname: The Natural State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 38.8 years

Male: 49.1%

Female: 50.9%

Economic Data

Average Income: $50,784

Income Rank: 49

Poverty Rate: 16.2%

Annual Budget: $28 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $169,300

Average Rent: $834

Property Tax Rate: 0.62%

Home Owners: 65.6%

Renters: 34.4%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 86.6%

Some College: 28.7%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 8.4%

Education Ranking: 41

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 48

Crime Rate: 543.6 per 100k

Population Density: 58.4 per sq mi