City safety & data profile

TexarkanaAR

Texarkana, AR is a 30K-resident city in Miller County with a median household income of $45,835.

Miller County, Arkansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Texarkana, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Texarkana has a population larger than 63% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $170,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

30K
Population
Top 37%
By size
$45,835
Median income
$170,200
Median home
25.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Texarkana

Texarkana posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Texarkana area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Texarkana

Where Texarkana income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$45,835 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Texarkana, AR beyond the headline numbers

Texarkana sits inside Miller County, Arkansas, at roughly 33.44°N, -94.04°W. Population 30,353, $45,835 median household income. Median home value $170,200, median rent $909. Poverty rate 25.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Texarkana's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.7%, then short sleep duration at 42.9%. 1 hospital in/around Texarkana, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Texarkana from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
30,353
Texarkana
Median Income
$45,835
-33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$170,200
-25% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Miller County) - Texarkana's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
42K-3%
Median Income
$48,836+18%
Median Home Value
$153,900+66%
Poverty Rate
24.6%+26%
Unemployment
7.1%-23%

Economics

Economics indicators for Texarkana, AR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$909/mo
Poverty Rate
25.8% +82% vs avg
Unemployment 7.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.4%
Work From Home 3.5%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 56.4%
African American 35.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.7%
Short Sleep Duration
42.9%
Obesity
39.5%
Physical Inactivity
39.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.7%
Current Smoking
20%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.6%
Diabetes
16.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
13%
Binge Drinking
12.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.4%
Annual Checkup 80.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Texarkana, AR? ▼
Texarkana, AR has a population of 30,353 people, located in Miller County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Texarkana? ▼
The median household income in Texarkana, AR is $45,835 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.8%.
What is the median home value in Texarkana? ▼
The median home value in Texarkana, AR is $170,200. Median rent is $909/month.
What are the top health concerns in Texarkana? ▼
The top health indicators in Texarkana include High Blood Pressure (45.7%), Short Sleep Duration (42.9%), Obesity (39.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Texarkana? ▼
Texarkana has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Texarkana? ▼
The median age in Texarkana, AR is 37.6 years. 15.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Texarkana, AR is located in Miller County, Arkansas. With a population of 30K and a $45,835 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Texarkana area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Texarkana's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Texarkana area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Texarkana against Arkansas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Arkansas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Miller County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.