Little Rock City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 183133 people, 77352 households, and 46490 families residing in the city. The population density was 1576 people per square mile (608.5/kmē), it is the 19th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 84793 housing units at an average density of 729.7 per square mile (281.74/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 10% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85 males. The median age of the city's population was 34.5 years, the median age of male residents at 32.7 and the median age of female residents at 36.1. The racial makeup of the city was 55.07% White, 40.41% Black or African American, 0.27% American Indian, 1.66% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.28% from two or more races and 1.28% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $37572, it is Arkansas's 53rd wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $47446, it is the 34th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $23209, it is the 17th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income is $22991, Males have a median income of $27461 versus $20247 for females.
In 2000, 49467 pupils and students, of which 49.6% are male and 50.4% are female, 27.01% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.37% nursery or pri school, 5.65% kindergarten, 40.64% elementary school, 21.35% high school and 24% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 183133 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 183320 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 183420 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 183627 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 184066 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 184491 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 185032 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 185876 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 186808 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 187806 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 189515 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2069 | 2072 | 4141 |
| Kindergarten | 1401 | 1392 | 2793 |
| Elementary school | 10452 | 9650 | 20102 |
| High school | 5450 | 5110 | 10560 |
| College or graduate school | 5162 | 6709 | 11871 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock city, Arkansas | $37572 | $47446 | $23209 |
| Pulaski County, Arkansas | $38120 | $46523 | $21466 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |