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West Memphis city, AR

ZIP 72301 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72301

72301 has a population of 24,182 with a median age of 34.7 yrs (45.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
29.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Black
63.9%+415% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.2%+19% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
15.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.1%+45% vs US avg
x
High school
41.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.8%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.0%-29% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.7%+63% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
26.9%+134% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.4%+59% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.5%+190% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
68.8%+1087% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 72301

Poverty Rate
26.9%+134% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.5%+190% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.4%+59% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.2%+3% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.4%+91% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
68.8%+1087% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,182
Median age34.7
Poverty rate26.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White29.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black63.9%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born13.1%