Local Data
Northwest Arkansas By The Numbers
NWA adds an estimated 40 new residents per day and is the 94th largest MSA in the U.S. The region is projected to grow about 10,000 new residents per year — reaching 1 million residents by 2050, a 63% increase from 2025.
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NWA Overview
Population 2026
Up from 440,137 in 2010
2030 Projection
Estimated Population
Median Household Income
Up from $45,101 in 2010
Median Age
Was 32.9 in 2010
Foreign-Born
Was 10.3% in 2011
Bachelor's Degree+
Was 28.4% in 2011
Veterans
(Ages 18-64)
Was 6.8% in 2011
Adults With a Disability
(Ages 18-64)
Was 9.9% in 2011
Population Growth
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment (Ages 25-64)
Note: Education data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Median Household Income
Household Income Distribution
Note: Income data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Race 2025 Percentage Breakdown
Note: Race and Hispanic origin are collected separately. Individuals may identify as Hispanic of any race, consistent with U.S. Census Bureau standards.
Hispanic or Latino Origin (Any Race)
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Race and Ethnicity Change Over Time
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Primary information used above comes from the United States census and Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), an international supplier of information about community economies, populations, demographics and jobs.
NWA Schools Overview
NWA Public School Districts
Data covering all public school districts in Northwest Arkansas including Bentonville, Decatur, Elkins, Farmington, Fayetteville, Gentry, Gravette, Greenland, Lincoln, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale and West Fork.
Total Enrollment 2025
Up from 71,177 in 2010
Languages Spoken
As of 2025
Free/Reduced Lunch
As of 2021
Total Enrollment
Race and Ethnicity (2025)
For school district data, "Hispanic" includes all students who identify as Hispanic regardless of race. "Two or More Races" includes only non-Hispanic students. This follows Arkansas Department of Education reporting standards.
Information about student populations was collected from the Arkansas Department of Education Data Center (https://adedata.arkansas.gov/).
Bentonville, AR
Population 2025
Up from 35,481 in 2010
2030 Projection
Estimated Population
Median Household Income
Up from $51,956 in 2010
Median Age
Was 30.7 in 2010
Foreign-Born
Was 10.4% in 2011
Bachelor's Degree+
Was 39% in 2011
Veterans
(Ages 18-64)
Was 7.3% in 2011
Adults With a Disability
(Ages 18-64)
Was 6.9% in 2011
Population Growth
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment (Ages 25-64)
Note: Education data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Median Household Income
Household Income Distribution
Note: Income data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Race 2025 Percentage Breakdown
Note: Race and Hispanic origin are collected separately. Individuals may identify as Hispanic of any race, consistent with U.S. Census Bureau standards.
Hispanic or Latino Origin (Any Race)
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Race and Ethnicity Change Over Time
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Primary information used above comes from the United States census and Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), an international supplier of information about community economies, populations, demographics and jobs.
School District
Bentonville School District
Total Enrollment 2025
Up from 13,060 in 2010
English Language Learners
As of 2025
Students With Disability
As of 2025
Languages Spoken
As of 2025
Total Enrollment
Race and Ethnicity (2025)
For school district data, "Hispanic" includes all students who identify as Hispanic regardless of race. "Two or More Races" includes only non-Hispanic students. This follows Arkansas Department of Education reporting standards.
Information about student populations was collected from the Arkansas Department of Education Data Center (https://adedata.arkansas.gov/).
Fayetteville, AR
Population 2025
Up from 73,676 in 2010
2030 Projection
Estimated Population
Median Household Income
Up from $35,970 in 2010
Median Age
Was 27.4 in 2010
Foreign-Born
Was 5.9% in 2011
Bachelor's Degree+
Was 45.8% in 2011
Veterans
(Ages 18-64)
Was 4.9% in 2011
Adults With a Disability
(Ages 18-64)
Was 9.5% in 2011
Population Growth
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment (Ages 25-64)
Note: Education data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Median Household Income
Household Income Distribution
Note: Income data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Race 2025 Percentage Breakdown
Note: Race and Hispanic origin are collected separately. Individuals may identify as Hispanic of any race, consistent with U.S. Census Bureau standards.
Hispanic or Latino Origin (Any Race)
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Race and Ethnicity Change Over Time
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Primary information used above comes from the United States census and Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), an international supplier of information about community economies, populations, demographics and jobs.
School District
Fayetteville School District
Total Enrollment 2025
Up from 8,566 in 2010
English Language Learners
As of 2025
Students With Disability
As of 2025
Languages Spoken
As of 2025
Total Enrollment
Race and Ethnicity (2025)
For school district data, "Hispanic" includes all students who identify as Hispanic regardless of race. "Two or More Races" includes only non-Hispanic students. This follows Arkansas Department of Education reporting standards.
Information about student populations was collected from the Arkansas Department of Education Data Center (https://adedata.arkansas.gov/).
Rogers, AR
Population 2025
Up from 56,253 in 2010
2030 Projection
Estimated Population
Median Household Income
Up from $50,205 in 2010
Median Age
Was 31.7 in 2010
Foreign-Born
Was 19.3% in 2011
Bachelor's Degree+
Was 28.7% in 2011
Veterans
(Ages 18-64)
Was 5.5% in 2011
Adults With a Disability
(Ages 18-64)
Was 7.9% in 2011
Population Growth
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment (Ages 25-64)
Note: Education data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Median Household Income
Household Income Distribution
Note: Income data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Race 2025 Percentage Breakdown
Note: Race and Hispanic origin are collected separately. Individuals may identify as Hispanic of any race, consistent with U.S. Census Bureau standards.
Hispanic or Latino Origin (Any Race)
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Race and Ethnicity Change Over Time
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Primary information used above comes from the United States census and Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), an international supplier of information about community economies, populations, demographics and jobs.
School District
Rogers School District
Total Enrollment 2025
Up from 13,774 in 2010
English Language Learners
As of 2025
Students With Disability
As of 2025
Languages Spoken
As of 2025
Total Enrollment
Race and Ethnicity (2025)
For school district data, "Hispanic" includes all students who identify as Hispanic regardless of race. "Two or More Races" includes only non-Hispanic students. This follows Arkansas Department of Education reporting standards.
Information about student populations was collected from the Arkansas Department of Education Data Center (https://adedata.arkansas.gov/).
Siloam Springs, AR
Population 2025
Up from 15,122 in 2010
2030 Projection
Estimated Population
Median Household Income
Up from $42,253 in 2010
Median Age
Was 28.8 in 2010
Foreign-Born
Was 10.4% in 2011
Bachelor's Degree+
Was 2.1% in 2011
Veterans
(Ages 18-64)
Was 6% in 2011
Adults With a Disability
(Ages 18-64)
Was 9.1% in 2011
Population Growth
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment (Ages 25-64)
Note: Education data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Median Household Income
Household Income Distribution
Note: Income data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Race 2025 Percentage Breakdown
Note: Race and Hispanic origin are collected separately. Individuals may identify as Hispanic of any race, consistent with U.S. Census Bureau standards.
Hispanic or Latino Origin (Any Race)
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Race and Ethnicity Change Over Time
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Primary information used above comes from the United States census and Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), an international supplier of information about community economies, populations, demographics and jobs.
School District
Siloam Springs School District
Total Enrollment 2025
Up from 3,861 in 2010
English Language Learners
As of 2025
Students With Disability
As of 2025
Languages Spoken
As of 2025
Total Enrollment
Race and Ethnicity (2025)
For school district data, "Hispanic" includes all students who identify as Hispanic regardless of race. "Two or More Races" includes only non-Hispanic students. This follows Arkansas Department of Education reporting standards.
Information about student populations was collected from the Arkansas Department of Education Data Center (https://adedata.arkansas.gov/).
Springdale, AR
Population 2025
Up from 73,268 in 2010
2030 Projection
Estimated Population
Median Household Income
Up from $41,753 in 2010
Median Age
Was 29.6 in 2010
Foreign-Born
Was 24.6% in 2011
Bachelor's Degree+
Was 17.5% in 2011
Veterans
(Ages 18-64)
Was 5.3% in 2011
Adults With a Disability
(Ages 18-64)
Was 9.3% in 2011
Population Growth
Age Distribution
Educational Attainment (Ages 25-64)
Note: Education data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Median Household Income
Household Income Distribution
Note: Income data uses 2011 and 2023 figures. 2030 projections not available for this indicator.
Race 2025 Percentage Breakdown
Note: Race and Hispanic origin are collected separately. Individuals may identify as Hispanic of any race, consistent with U.S. Census Bureau standards.
Hispanic or Latino Origin (Any Race)
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Race and Ethnicity Change Over Time
* Hispanic or Latino origin is collected separately from race. 2030 figures are projections.
Primary information used above comes from the United States census and Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), an international supplier of information about community economies, populations, demographics and jobs.
School District
Springdale School District
Total Enrollment 2025
Up from 18,188 in 2010
English Language Learners
As of 2025
Students With Disability
As of 2025
Languages Spoken
As of 2025
Total Enrollment
Race and Ethnicity (2025)
For school district data, "Hispanic" includes all students who identify as Hispanic regardless of race. "Two or More Races" includes only non-Hispanic students. This follows Arkansas Department of Education reporting standards.
Information about student populations was collected from the Arkansas Department of Education Data Center (https://adedata.arkansas.gov/).