Little Rock, Arkansas

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there are 183,133 people, 77,352 households, and 46,488 families residing in the city. The population density is 608.5/km² (1,576.0/mi²). There are 84,793 housing units at an average density of 281.7/km² (729.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 55.07% White, 40.41% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 2.67% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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2000 - Census - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 77,352 households, out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% are married couples living together, 16.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% are non-families. 33.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.98.

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In the city the population is spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85 males.

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The median income for a household in the city is $37,572, and the median income for a family is $47,446. Males have a median income of $35,689 versus $26,802 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,209. 14.3% of the population is below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Metropolitan Statistical Area

As of the 2000 census, the Little Rock-North Little Rock MSA had a total population of 610,518 including the following counties: Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline, Lonoke, Perry, Jefferson and Grant. The largest cities include North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Conway, Jacksonville, Benton, Sherwood, Cabot, Maumelle, and Bryant.

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Pulaski - Faulkner - Saline - Lonoke - Perry - Jefferson - Grant - North Little Rock - Pine Bluff - Conway - Jacksonville - Benton - Sherwood - Cabot - Maumelle - Bryant

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The Combined Statistical Area of Little Rock, N. Little Rock and Pine Bluff had a population of 785,024 as of the 2000 census.

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