Arkansas state flag

Arkansas

Admitted: June 15, 1836

Quick Facts

Capital
Little Rock
Largest City
Little Rock
Population
3.03 million (2022)
Total Area
53,179 sq mi
Time Zone
Central

State Symbols

bird
Northern Mockingbird
flower
Apple Blossom
tree
Pine
motto
Regnat Populus (The People Rule)
nickname
The Natural State
gem
Diamond
fruit
South Arkansas Vine Ripe Pink Tomato

Demographics

Key Statistics

Total Population
3.03 million
Median Age
38.1
Median Income
$49,475

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
72.0%
Black
15.7%
Hispanic
8.5%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
2.1%

Famous People

  • Bill Clinton

    42nd President of the United States

  • Sam Walton

    Founder of Walmart

  • Johnny Cash

    Legendary country music singer

Natural Wonders

  • Mount Magazine

    Mountain

    Highest point in Arkansas at 2,753 feet

  • Buffalo National River

    River

    First National River in the United States

  • Blanchard Springs Caverns

    Cave System

    Three-level cave system in the Ozark National Forest

News Sources

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Statewide coverage, based in Little Rock

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Print & Digital

Arkansas Times

Alternative news and politics

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Digital Only

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Northwest Arkansas region

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Print & Digital

THV11

Central Arkansas news

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Digital Only

Climate

Summer Average
93°F (34°C)
Winter Average
51°F (11°C)
Annual Rainfall
50 inches
Notable Patterns
  • Hot, humid summers
  • Mild winters
  • Part of Tornado Alley
  • Four distinct seasons

Economy

GDP
$147.3 billion (2022)
Major Industries
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Tourism
  • Mining