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Little Rock city, AR

ZIP 72206 — 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 72206

72206 has a population of 22,640 with a median age of 41.2 yrs (50.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
42.8%-31% vs US avg
x
Black
48.3%+289% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.4%-71% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.6%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
18.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.0%+17% vs US avg
x
High school
37.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.0%-21% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.0%+84% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.4%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.2%+110% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.9%-22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
68.3%+1078% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 72206

Poverty Rate
24.2%+110% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.9%-22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
68.3%+1078% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population22,640
Median age41.2
Poverty rate24.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White42.8%
Hispanic5.4%
Black48.3%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born10.9%