West Memphis, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

24,823

Unemployment

9.9%

Poverty

26.3%

Median Home

$86,800

Median Income

$33,103

Median Rent

$707

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West Memphis SnackAbility

2
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

3/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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West Memphis, AR Crime Report

1,710
Total Crimes

6,996.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

182.48%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	West Memphis / 100k People	Arkansas / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,710	6,996.2	3,442.7	2,476.7

Violent Crime	485	1,984.3	584.6	366.7
Murder	8	32.7	8.0	5.0
Robbery	57	233.2	51.6	81.6
Aggravated Assault	387	1,583.3	447.8	250.2
Property Crime	1,225	5,011.9	2,858.0	2,109.9
Burglary	336	1,374.7	599.6	340.5
Larceny	756	3,093.0	2,012.6	1,549.5
Car Theft	133	544.1	245.9	219.9

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West Memphis, AR Cost Of Living

76
West Memphis's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	West Memphis	Arkansas	National Average
Overall	76	84	100

Services	86	95	100
Groceries	89	90	100
Health	77	86	100
Housing	53	65	100
Transportation	87	83	100
Utilities	88	91	100

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West Memphis, AR Photos

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Rankings for West Memphis in Arkansas

Ranks #1 in Worst Places To Live In Arkansas

Ranks #3 in Most Dangerous Places in Arkansas

Ranks #42 in Cheapest Places To Live In Arkansas

Map Of West Memphis, AR

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Population over time in West Memphis

Year	Population	% Change
2019	24,823	-0.7%
2018	25,009	-0.6%
2017	25,152	-1.0%
2016	25,411	-0.5%
2015	25,544	-0.9%
2014	25,767	-0.8%
2013	25,986	-0.6%
2012	26,133	-0.6%
2011	26,290	-0.4%
2010	26,391	-

Race / Ethnicity in West Memphis

White

35.5% (8,803)

African American

57.8% (14,342)

American Indian

0.1% (37)

Asian

0.5% (124)

Hawaiian

0.1% (20)

Other

0.0% (10)

Two Or More

4.5% (1,121)

Hispanic

1.5% (366)

Race	West Memphis	AR	USA
White	35.5%	72.4%	60.7%
African American	57.8%	15.2%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.6%	0.7%
Asian	0.5%	1.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	4.5%	2.3%	2.4%
Hispanic	1.5%	7.5%	18.0%

Gender in West Memphis

Female

55.0% (13,641)

Male

45.0% (11,182)

Gender	West Memphis	AR	USA
Female	55.0%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	45.0%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in West Memphis for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (1,489)

9-12th Grade

12.0% (2,978)

High School / GED

37.0% (9,184)

Some College

25.0% (6,205)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (1,241)

Bachelor's Degree

11.0% (2,730)

Master's Degree

2.0% (496)

Professional Degree

1.0% (248)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (248)

Education	West Memphis	AR	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	12.0%	9.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	37.0%	34.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	7.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	11.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	2.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For West Memphis, Arkansas

Less than $10,000

9.7% (240,512)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.8% (194,058)

$15,000 to $24,999

20.2% (502,504)

$25,000 to $34,999

15.7% (390,114)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.5% (334,170)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.9% (345,908)

$75,000 to $99,999

8.4% (207,794)

$100,000 to $149,999

7.9% (197,305)

$150,000 to $199,999

0.6% (15,234)

$200,000 or more

2.2% (54,696)

Income	West Memphis	AR	USA
Less than $10,000	9.7%	7.8%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.8%	6.0%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	20.2%	12.3%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	15.7%	11.6%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.5%	14.5%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.9%	18.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	8.4%	11.2%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	7.9%	11.3%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	0.6%	3.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.2%	3.6%	7.7%