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Little Rock city, AR

ZIP 72209 — 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 72209

72209 has a population of 33,200 with a median age of 29.0 yrs (47.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.5%-73% vs US avg
x
Black
56.8%+358% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
33.2%+78% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
33.8%+54% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.1%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
9.1%-44% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.4%+84% vs US avg
x
High school
33.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.6%-22% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.1%+33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
25.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.5%+184% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.3%+212% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.7%+947% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 72209

Poverty Rate
25.1%+118% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.5%+184% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
25.3%+212% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
21.0%+163% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.4%+58% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
60.7%+947% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population33,200
Median age29.0
Poverty rate25.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.5%
Hispanic33.2%
Black56.8%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born39.5%