Most Populated Cities in Arkansas
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Arkansas based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Little Rock leads the ranking with a value of 202,739 and a population of 202,739.
The top three cities are Little Rock (202,739), Fayetteville (97,227), and Fort Smith (89,496). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Arkansas.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Little Rock | 202,739 | 202,739 |
| #2 | Fayetteville | 97,227 | 97,227 |
| #3 | Fort Smith | 89,496 | 89,496 |
| #4 | Springdale | 87,388 | 87,388 |
| #5 | Jonesboro | 79,187 | 79,187 |
| #6 | Rogers | 71,411 | 71,411 |
| #7 | Conway | 66,288 | 66,288 |
| #8 | North Little Rock | 64,504 | 64,504 |
| #9 | Bentonville | 56,326 | 56,326 |
| #10 | Pine Bluff | 40,436 | 40,436 |
| #11 | Hot Springs | 38,023 | 38,023 |
| #12 | Benton | 35,954 | 35,954 |
| #13 | Sherwood | 32,915 | 32,915 |
| #14 | Bella Vista | 30,935 | 30,935 |
| #15 | Paragould | 29,940 | 29,940 |
| #16 | Texarkana | 29,343 | 29,343 |
| #17 | Jacksonville | 29,285 | 29,285 |
| #18 | Russellville | 29,057 | 29,057 |
| #19 | Cabot | 26,733 | 26,733 |
| #20 | West Memphis | 24,147 | 24,147 |
| #21 | Van Buren | 23,545 | 23,545 |
| #22 | Searcy | 23,115 | 23,115 |
| #23 | Bryant | 21,125 | 21,125 |
| #24 | Centerton | 20,212 | 20,212 |
| #25 | Maumelle | 19,286 | 19,286 |
| #26 | Siloam Springs | 18,096 | 18,096 |
| #27 | El Dorado | 17,382 | 17,382 |
| #28 | Hot Springs Village | 16,509 | 16,509 |
| #29 | Marion | 13,641 | 13,641 |
| #30 | Harrison | 13,217 | 13,217 |
| #31 | Blytheville | 13,026 | 13,026 |
| #32 | Mountain Home | 13,021 | 13,021 |
| #33 | Forrest City | 12,826 | 12,826 |
| #34 | Batesville | 11,385 | 11,385 |
| #35 | Magnolia | 10,973 | 10,973 |
| #36 | Malvern | 10,938 | 10,938 |
| #37 | Lowell | 10,438 | 10,438 |
| #38 | Camden | 10,427 | 10,427 |
| #39 | Arkadelphia | 10,316 | 10,316 |
| #40 | Greenwood | 9,570 | 9,570 |
| #41 | Clarksville | 9,500 | 9,500 |
| #42 | Helena-West Helena | 9,218 | 9,218 |
| #43 | Hope | 8,787 | 8,787 |
| #44 | Beebe | 8,580 | 8,580 |
| #45 | Farmington | 8,469 | 8,469 |
| #46 | Monticello | 8,320 | 8,320 |
| #47 | Wynne | 8,220 | 8,220 |
| #48 | Stuttgart | 8,060 | 8,060 |
| #49 | Newport | 8,019 | 8,019 |
| #50 | Pocahontas | 7,475 | 7,475 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Arkansas?
Little Rock ranks #1 for most populated cities in Arkansas with a value of 202,739 and a population of 202,739.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Arkansas?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Arkansas. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Arkansas compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Arkansas's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.