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West Memphis Population Breakdown: Males/Females and Age
Male and Female
Sometimes to find happiness, you have to understand how many men or women there are in a new city compared to where you live now. At Radaris, we are able to provide this information and help you make better decisions. A total of 24,823 people live in West Memphis, of which 45.0% are male and 55.0% are female. Overall in Arkansas, the average male-to-female ratio is 48.9% and 51.1%. While across the U.S., the average population breakdown by gender is 49.2% and 50.8%.
West Memphis people age distribution
Let's say you're elderly. Then you'd be interested in finding more like-minded people to go golfing or just sit in the sun with, right? Or you're young and need people to turn the world around with! The information below will help you figure out if West Memphis is right for you.
The average age of men in West Memphis is 33 years, and the average age of women is 37 years. You'll find a full breakdown by age and gender below.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,823 | 3,017,804 | 328,239,523 |
| Male: | 11,182 | 1,474,705 | 161,588,973 |
| Under 5 years | 1,253 | 91,096 | 9,938,937 |
| 5 to 9 years | 981 | 97,960 | 10,033,518 |
| 10 to 14 years | 829 | 104,390 | 10,987,313 |
| 15 to 17 years | 444 | 61,919 | 6,361,859 |
| 18 and 19 years | 330 | 43,072 | 4,541,794 |
| 20 years | 129 | 20,859 | 2,318,283 |
| 21 years | 146 | 19,219 | 2,257,008 |
| 22 to 24 years | 469 | 60,673 | 6,439,169 |
| 25 to 29 years | 730 | 100,712 | 11,817,829 |
| 30 to 34 years | 721 | 90,899 | 11,281,470 |
| 35 to 39 years | 714 | 93,082 | 10,892,040 |
| 40 to 44 years | 564 | 93,698 | 10,028,675 |
| 45 to 49 years | 650 | 90,903 | 10,079,567 |
| 50 to 54 years | 696 | 88,347 | 10,075,795 |
| 55 to 59 years | 525 | 95,757 | 10,440,265 |
| 60 and 61 years | 273 | 37,700 | 4,168,435 |
| 62 to 64 years | 443 | 52,414 | 5,882,735 |
| 65 and 66 years | 244 | 34,297 | 3,538,792 |
| 67 to 69 years | 210 | 43,020 | 4,652,319 |
| 70 to 74 years | 279 | 62,866 | 6,529,918 |
| 75 to 79 years | 272 | 47,817 | 4,367,764 |
| 80 to 84 years | 190 | 24,834 | 2,671,396 |
| 85 years and over | 90 | 19,171 | 2,284,092 |
| Female: | 13,641 | 1,543,099 | 166,650,550 |
| Under 5 years | 1,089 | 92,231 | 9,465,898 |
| 5 to 9 years | 1,023 | 94,329 | 9,656,919 |
| 10 to 14 years | 823 | 97,986 | 10,436,166 |
| 15 to 17 years | 503 | 59,101 | 6,087,175 |
| 18 and 19 years | 312 | 41,354 | 4,362,696 |
| 20 years | 158 | 21,473 | 2,162,759 |
| 21 years | 190 | 19,276 | 2,117,048 |
| 22 to 24 years | 689 | 56,410 | 6,174,413 |
| 25 to 29 years | 1,139 | 99,561 | 11,415,470 |
| 30 to 34 years | 944 | 95,430 | 11,063,706 |
| 35 to 39 years | 912 | 97,500 | 10,836,219 |
| 40 to 44 years | 634 | 92,904 | 10,157,911 |
| 45 to 49 years | 671 | 92,488 | 10,318,659 |
| 50 to 54 years | 907 | 90,646 | 10,389,086 |
| 55 to 59 years | 770 | 96,720 | 11,043,795 |
| 60 and 61 years | 341 | 44,106 | 4,493,986 |
| 62 to 64 years | 458 | 59,352 | 6,438,897 |
| 65 and 66 years | 319 | 38,173 | 3,916,612 |
| 67 to 69 years | 350 | 48,895 | 5,319,290 |
| 70 to 74 years | 465 | 76,171 | 7,618,630 |
| 75 to 79 years | 379 | 51,902 | 5,392,000 |
| 80 to 84 years | 272 | 37,690 | 3,709,078 |
| 85 years and over | 293 | 39,401 | 4,074,137 |
Veterans
There are about 927 wartime veterans living in West Memphis, which is about 3.73% of all West Memphis residents. The average percent of veterans by Arkansas is 6.1% and their average percentage in the US is 5.3%.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 927 | 184,996 | 17,418,351 |
| Gulf War (9/2001 or later) no Gulf War (8/1990 to 8/2001) no Vietnam Era | 64 | 29,209 | 2,449,751 |
| Gulf War (9/2001 or later) and Gulf War (8/1990 to 8/2001) no Vietnam Era | 13 | 10,741 | 1,257,922 |
| Gulf War (9/2001 or later) and Gulf War (8/1990 to 8/2001) and Vietnam Era | - | 433 | 65,035 |
| Gulf War (8/1990 to 8/2001) no Vietnam Era | 115 | 24,025 | 2,233,613 |
| Gulf War (8/1990 to 8/2001) and Vietnam Era | 25 | 2,937 | 278,423 |
| Vietnam Era, no Korean War, no World War II | 315 | 65,015 | 5,735,736 |
| Vietnam Era and Korean War, no World War II | 10 | 2,164 | 101,789 |
| Vietnam Era and Korean War and World War II | - | - | 11,894 |
| Korean War, no Vietnam Era, no World War II | 87 | 10,107 | 1,013,648 |
| Korean War and World War II, no Vietnam Era | - | 47 | 28,765 |
| World War II, no Korean War, no Vietnam Era | 23 | 2,777 | 339,668 |
| Between Gulf War and Vietnam Era only | 203 | 24,100 | 2,508,911 |
| Between Vietnam Era and Korean War only | 72 | 12,808 | 1,338,116 |
| Between Korean War and World War II only | - | 531 | 53,111 |
| Pre-World War II only | - | 102 | 1,969 |
The appeal of living in West Memphis
This is America, and people move from place to place all the time. It is the heart of our culture. So it's no surprise that people move to West Memphis all the time, just as they do to other cities in our country. But we have prepared for you a comparison with the frequency of moving to other cities in Arkansas and the entire U.S., and a graph of the dynamics of moving to West Memphis.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population in occupied housing units: | 24,297 | 2,933,793 | 320,155,161 |
| Owner occupied: | 11,034 | 1,971,692 | 212,731,827 |
| Moved in 2017 or later | 632 | 315,070 | 34,018,237 |
| Moved in 2015 to 2016 | 744 | 245,754 | 24,027,455 |
| Moved in 2010 to 2014 | 2,120 | 366,592 | 36,691,556 |
| Moved in 2000 to 2009 | 3,807 | 537,014 | 57,623,306 |
| Moved in 1990 to 1999 | 1,705 | 273,554 | 31,716,769 |
| Moved in 1989 or earlier | 2,026 | 233,708 | 28,654,504 |
| Renter occupied: | 13,263 | 962,101 | 107,423,334 |
| Moved in 2017 or later | 3,067 | 533,955 | 53,684,181 |
| Moved in 2015 to 2016 | 4,844 | 180,306 | 18,552,251 |
| Moved in 2010 to 2014 | 3,531 | 144,781 | 18,868,228 |
| Moved in 2000 to 2009 | 1,433 | 70,947 | 11,263,131 |
| Moved in 1990 to 1999 | 109 | 20,294 | 3,080,029 |
| Moved in 1989 or earlier | 279 | 11,818 | 1,975,514 |
Owner-occupied Housing Units in West Memphis by value
There are 4,781 houses in West Memphis worth from $10,000 to $1,000,000. The total of homes worth up to $100,000 make up 57.69%, $100,000 to $200,000 is 31.42%, 200,000 to 400,000 is 10.67% , and over 400,000 is 0.23%.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,838 | 761,809 | 78,724,862 |
| Less than $10,000 | 54 | 14,050 | 981,675 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 99 | 10,656 | 516,243 |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 76 | 10,202 | 458,264 |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 53 | 10,776 | 516,240 |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 70 | 9,532 | 470,993 |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 131 | 12,629 | 545,809 |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 71 | 8,075 | 402,736 |
| $40,000 to $49,999 | 177 | 25,961 | 1,019,693 |
| $50,000 to $59,999 | 326 | 26,309 | 1,257,260 |
| $60,000 to $69,999 | 393 | 33,482 | 1,462,600 |
| $70,000 to $79,999 | 680 | 39,134 | 1,684,756 |
| $80,000 to $89,999 | 426 | 41,036 | 1,977,761 |
| $90,000 to $99,999 | 235 | 27,664 | 1,651,114 |
| $100,000 to $124,999 | 482 | 77,563 | 4,662,586 |
| $125,000 to $149,999 | 513 | 75,272 | 4,350,518 |
| $150,000 to $174,999 | 291 | 74,259 | 5,896,683 |
| $175,000 to $199,999 | 234 | 50,451 | 4,528,197 |
| $200,000 to $249,999 | 229 | 73,024 | 8,624,395 |
| $250,000 to $299,999 | 139 | 48,958 | 7,454,903 |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 148 | 47,997 | 10,584,277 |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 8 | 18,063 | 6,286,456 |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | - | 15,827 | 7,359,105 |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | - | 5,153 | 2,934,918 |
| $1,000,000 to $1,499,999 | - | 3,212 | 1,663,399 |
| $1,500,000 to $1,999,999 | 3 | 813 | 614,045 |
| $2,000,000 or more | - | 1,711 | 820,236 |
Weather in West Memphis
Do you love the sun as much as we do? Then you'll definitely benefit from the West Memphis weather information below.
| Avg. Temp. (°F) | Precipitation (in) | Humidity (%) | Rainy days (d) | Avg. Sun hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 3.9 | 68% | 7 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 44.5 | 4.3 | 66% | 7 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 52.8 | 5.1 | 68% | 8 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 62.6 | 5 | 66% | 7 | 9.0 |
| May | 71.1 | 4.8 | 67% | 8 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 79 | 3.5 | 66% | 8 | 11.0 |
| Jul | 81.7 | 3.8 | 68% | 8 | 11.0 |
| Aug | 81.6 | 2.8 | 64% | 6 | 11.0 |
| Sep | 75.4 | 3 | 62% | 5 | 9.0 |
| Oct | 64.1 | 4 | 63% | 6 | 8.0 |
| Nov | 52.6 | 4.2 | 68% | 7 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 43.9 | 5.2 | 70% | 8 | 6.0 |
West Memphis people born abroad
You may also want to know how many people in West Memphis have a different culture and language. There are 1.2% of people in West Memphis who were not born in the United States, but chose West Memphis as their place of residence.
In West Memphis, 0.0% of people were born in Western Europe. From Eastern Europe came 3.4% of people, and Northern Europe gave 0.0% of people to West Memphis.
Those born in and moved from Asia account for 31.2% of West Memphis residents. Africa is the birthplace of 3.0%, Australia and New Zealand account for 0.0% of people. Central America, North America and South America gave 53.7%, 0.0% and 0.0% of people.
Below we have compared these data for you with averages for Arkansas and the entire U.S.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 298 | 145,047 | 44,932,799 |
| Europe: | 10 | 9,753 | 4,665,173 |
| Northern Europe: | - | 2,580 | 911,519 |
| Ireland | - | 262 | 111,886 |
| Denmark | - | 125 | 31,872 |
| Norway | - | 86 | 20,143 |
| Sweden | - | 30 | 43,506 |
| United Kingdom (inc. Crown Dependencies): | - | 2,031 | 677,856 |
| United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland | - | 809 | 335,503 |
| England | - | 974 | 291,089 |
| Scotland | - | 248 | 51,264 |
| Other Northern Europe | - | 46 | 26,256 |
| Western Europe: | - | 3,597 | 907,942 |
| Austria | - | 114 | 39,083 |
| Belgium | - | 138 | 32,323 |
| France | - | 586 | 171,452 |
| Germany | - | 2,508 | 537,691 |
| Netherlands | - | 202 | 82,603 |
| Switzerland | - | 37 | 42,958 |
| Other Western Europe | - | 12 | 1,832 |
| Southern Europe: | - | 762 | 719,214 |
| Greece | - | 84 | 119,571 |
| Italy | - | 357 | 314,867 |
| Portugal | - | 17 | 161,500 |
| Azores Islands | - | - | 22,420 |
| Spain | - | 304 | 116,077 |
| Other Southern Europe | - | - | 7,199 |
| Eastern Europe: | 10 | 2,787 | 2,117,473 |
| Albania | - | 26 | 94,856 |
| Belarus | - | 106 | 57,315 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | - | 60 | 104,612 |
| Bulgaria | - | 61 | 66,950 |
| Croatia | - | 22 | 37,044 |
| Czechoslovakia (includes Czech Republic and Slovakia) | - | 250 | 68,312 |
| Hungary | 10 | 101 | 64,852 |
| Latvia | - | 4 | 23,300 |
| Lithuania | - | 9 | 32,655 |
| North Macedonia (Macedonia) | - | 23 | 30,359 |
| Moldova | - | 110 | 46,388 |
| Poland | - | 497 | 404,107 |
| Romania | - | 594 | 167,751 |
| Russia | - | 420 | 392,422 |
| Serbia | - | 63 | 39,020 |
| Ukraine | - | 292 | 354,832 |
| Other Eastern Europe | - | 149 | 132,698 |
| Europe, n.e.c. | - | 27 | 9,025 |
| Asia: | 93 | 34,106 | 14,099,479 |
| Eastern Asia: | 37 | 7,659 | 4,241,673 |
| China: | 16 | 4,439 | 2,853,550 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 16 | 3,794 | 2,250,230 |
| Hong Kong | - | 97 | 231,469 |
| Taiwan | - | 548 | 371,851 |
| Japan | - | 978 | 333,273 |
| Korea | 21 | 2,165 | 1,038,885 |
| Other Eastern Asia | - | 77 | 15,965 |
| South Central Asia: | 16 | 11,230 | 4,259,436 |
| Afghanistan | - | 18 | 132,160 |
| Bangladesh | - | 775 | 261,348 |
| India | 4 | 8,427 | 2,688,075 |
| Iran | 12 | 433 | 385,473 |
| Kazakhstan | - | 13 | 33,438 |
| Nepal | - | 327 | 166,651 |
| Pakistan | - | 1,124 | 398,399 |
| Sri Lanka | - | 64 | 51,695 |
| Uzbekistan | - | 6 | 65,126 |
| Other South Central Asia | - | 43 | 77,071 |
| South Eastern Asia: | 25 | 13,285 | 4,380,003 |
| Burma | - | 209 | 150,877 |
| Cambodia | - | 389 | 149,236 |
| Indonesia | - | 302 | 101,622 |
| Laos | - | 2,918 | 176,904 |
| Malaysia | - | 117 | 76,712 |
| Philippines | 6 | 3,555 | 2,045,248 |
| Singapore | - | 125 | 33,736 |
| Thailand | - | 1,229 | 260,820 |
| Vietnam | 19 | 4,441 | 1,383,779 |
| Other South Eastern Asia | - | - | 1,069 |
| Western Asia: | 15 | 1,764 | 1,159,593 |
| Armenia | - | - | 87,419 |
| Iraq | - | 258 | 249,670 |
| Israel | - | 13 | 132,477 |
| Jordan | - | 556 | 90,018 |
| Kuwait | - | 99 | 31,113 |
| Lebanon | - | 97 | 120,065 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15 | 435 | 76,840 |
| Syria | - | 137 | 92,514 |
| Turkey | - | 132 | 117,291 |
| Yemen | - | 20 | 58,627 |
| Other Western Asia | - | 17 | 103,559 |
| Asia,n.e.c. | - | 168 | 58,774 |
| Africa: | 9 | 4,305 | 2,475,118 |
| Eastern Africa: | - | 880 | 736,939 |
| Eritrea | - | - | 49,355 |
| Ethiopia | - | 147 | 256,032 |
| Kenya | - | 215 | 153,414 |
| Somalia | - | - | 114,607 |
| Uganda | - | 23 | 44,150 |
| Zimbabwe | - | 87 | 20,519 |
| Other Eastern Africa | - | 408 | 98,862 |
| Middle Africa: | - | 478 | 195,468 |
| Cameroon | - | 333 | 72,634 |
| Congo | - | 87 | 38,932 |
| Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) | - | 30 | 60,512 |
| Other Middle Africa | - | 28 | 23,390 |
| Northern Africa: | - | 585 | 380,995 |
| Egypt | - | 241 | 205,852 |
| Morocco | - | 64 | 77,431 |
| Sudan | - | - | 51,351 |
| Other Northern Africa | - | 280 | 46,361 |
| Southern Africa: | - | 630 | 115,742 |
| South Africa | - | 583 | 111,116 |
| Other Southern Africa | - | 47 | 4,626 |
| Western Africa: | 9 | 1,281 | 925,633 |
| Cabo Verde | - | - | 36,410 |
| Ghana | - | 370 | 199,163 |
| Liberia | - | 74 | 98,116 |
| Nigeria | 9 | 407 | 392,811 |
| Senegal | - | 81 | 30,828 |
| Sierra Leone | - | 78 | 45,506 |
| Other Western Africa | - | 271 | 122,799 |
| Africa, n.e.c. | - | 451 | 120,341 |
| Oceania: | 20 | 5,828 | 300,188 |
| Australia and New Zealand Subregion: | - | 429 | 128,018 |
| Australia | - | 324 | 98,969 |
| Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion | - | 105 | 29,049 |
| Fiji | - | 12 | 48,710 |
| Micronesia | - | 11 | 30,136 |
| Oceania, n.e.c. | 20 | 5,376 | 93,324 |
| Americas: | 166 | 91,055 | 23,392,841 |
| Latin America: | 166 | 88,815 | 22,588,239 |
| Caribbean: | 6 | 1,930 | 4,494,211 |
| Bahamas | - | 173 | 40,067 |
| Barbados | - | 17 | 52,279 |
| Cuba | - | 511 | 1,359,990 |
| Dominica | - | 85 | 36,372 |
| Dominican Republic | - | 356 | 1,169,420 |
| Grenada | - | 16 | 29,722 |
| Haiti | - | 152 | 701,688 |
| Jamaica | 6 | 243 | 772,215 |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | - | 20 | 17,890 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | - | 222 | 212,798 |
| West Indies | - | 47 | 19,118 |
| Other Caribbean | - | 88 | 82,652 |
| Central America: | 160 | 82,890 | 14,714,249 |
| Belize | - | 81 | 44,364 |
| Costa Rica | 14 | 410 | 93,620 |
| El Salvador | 12 | 15,086 | 1,412,101 |
| Guatemala | 82 | 4,156 | 1,111,495 |
| Honduras | 4 | 2,854 | 745,838 |
| Mexico | 48 | 59,271 | 10,931,939 |
| Nicaragua | - | 609 | 257,343 |
| Panama | - | 376 | 101,076 |
| Other Central America | - | 47 | 16,473 |
| South America: | - | 3,995 | 3,379,779 |
| Argentina | - | 464 | 210,767 |
| Bolivia | - | 357 | 79,804 |
| Brazil | - | 783 | 502,104 |
| Chile | - | 302 | 93,950 |
| Colombia | - | 768 | 808,148 |
| Ecuador | - | 302 | 431,150 |
| Guyana | - | 90 | 253,847 |
| Peru | - | 428 | 446,063 |
| Uruguay | - | 11 | 48,900 |
| Venezuela | - | 349 | 465,235 |
| Other South America | - | 141 | 39,811 |
| Northern America: | - | 2,240 | 804,602 |
| Canada | - | 2,201 | 797,158 |
| Other Northern America | - | 39 | 7,444 |
Families in West Memphis
Marriage statistics in West Memphis
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,825 | 2,439,812 | 267,720,772 |
| Male: | 8,119 | 1,181,259 | 130,629,205 |
| Never married | 3,443 | 376,752 | 48,481,154 |
| Now married: | 3,471 | 620,259 | 66,120,364 |
| Married, spouse present | 2,948 | 568,464 | 60,243,458 |
| Married, spouse absent: | 523 | 51,795 | 5,876,906 |
| Separated | 284 | 20,942 | 2,041,898 |
| Other | 239 | 30,853 | 3,835,008 |
| Widowed | 230 | 40,425 | 3,472,244 |
| Divorced | 975 | 143,823 | 12,555,443 |
| Female: | 10,706 | 1,258,553 | 137,091,567 |
| Never married | 4,176 | 323,536 | 42,291,512 |
| Now married: | 3,661 | 615,286 | 66,231,431 |
| Married, spouse present | 2,827 | 559,786 | 59,933,781 |
| Married, spouse absent: | 834 | 55,500 | 6,297,650 |
| Separated | 658 | 29,952 | 2,808,171 |
| Other | 176 | 25,548 | 3,489,479 |
| Widowed | 1,170 | 140,135 | 11,834,834 |
| Divorced | 1,699 | 179,596 | 16,733,790 |
West Memphis Birth rate
In the last 12 months, a total of 9.3% of females have given birth in West Memphis. Remarkably, the females who gave birth between the ages of 15 and 19 make-up 10.4%, and those who gave birth between 45 and older is 0.0%. In Arkansas this proportion is 5.3% and 1.9% respectively, and nationally it is 2.9% and 2.5%.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,385 | 694,603 | 76,879,571 |
| Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: | 594 | 35,370 | 3,877,882 |
| 15 to 19 years old | 62 | 1,869 | 110,459 |
| 20 to 24 years old | 134 | 8,242 | 597,750 |
| 25 to 29 years old | 191 | 11,640 | 1,034,050 |
| 30 to 34 years old | 122 | 7,836 | 1,141,393 |
| 35 to 39 years old | 85 | 4,114 | 676,864 |
| 40 to 44 years old | - | 984 | 219,595 |
| 45 to 50 years old | - | 685 | 97,771 |
| Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: | 5,791 | 659,233 | 73,001,689 |
| 15 to 19 years old | 753 | 98,586 | 10,339,412 |
| 20 to 24 years old | 903 | 88,917 | 9,856,470 |
| 25 to 29 years old | 948 | 87,921 | 10,381,420 |
| 30 to 34 years old | 822 | 87,594 | 9,922,313 |
| 35 to 39 years old | 827 | 93,386 | 10,159,355 |
| 40 to 44 years old | 634 | 91,920 | 9,938,316 |
| 45 to 50 years old | 904 | 110,909 | 12,404,403 |
Languages in West Memphis
As you know, the Tower of Babel led to a mixture of languages. Well, let's see what it led to West Memphis and if you have a chance to learn a new language from its residents! We will also compare language proficiency in West Memphis with the state and the country as a whole.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,481 | 2,834,477 | 308,834,688 |
| 5 to 17 years: | 4,603 | 515,685 | 53,562,950 |
| Speak only English | 4,516 | 465,800 | 41,478,983 |
| Speak Spanish | 87 | 39,396 | 8,584,628 |
| Speak other Indo-European languages | - | 1,873 | 1,582,757 |
| Speak Asian and Pacific Island languages | - | 8,176 | 1,267,640 |
| Speak other languages | - | 440 | 648,942 |
| 18 to 64 years: | 14,515 | 1,794,555 | 201,197,710 |
| Speak only English | 14,202 | 1,643,685 | 153,739,862 |
| Speak Spanish | 183 | 110,495 | 29,127,154 |
| Speak other Indo-European languages | 39 | 14,638 | 7,838,587 |
| Speak Asian and Pacific Island languages | 82 | 22,862 | 7,897,299 |
| Speak other languages | 9 | 2,875 | 2,594,808 |
| 65 years and over: | 3,363 | 524,237 | 54,074,028 |
| Speak only English | 3,293 | 509,068 | 45,813,498 |
| Speak Spanish | 21 | 7,913 | 4,045,609 |
| Speak other Indo-European languages | 8 | 3,063 | 2,044,287 |
| Speak Asian and Pacific Island languages | 31 | 3,733 | 1,808,378 |
| Speak other languages | 10 | 460 | 362,256 |
Education in West Memphis
Education is the new gold. The number of educated people nearby largely determines the quality of a city. Education enables a city's economic growth, so the higher the proportion of educated people, the greater its potential.
Men and women can have the same or a different proportion of people with higher education. The closer these values are to each other, the better.
Male
Among men in West Memphis, 6.0% have no education, 20.4% are high school graduates. 40.3% have a master's degree, and 1.5% of West Memphis residents have a doctorate. The Arkansas average is 0.8%, 37.2%, 4.9% respectively.
Female
Among West Memphis women, 8.0% have a high school education. A master's degree is held by 33.9%, and a doctoral degree is earned by 2.9%.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,455 | 2,036,456 | 224,898,568 |
| Male: | 6,601 | 975,517 | 108,711,092 |
| No schooling completed | 95 | 13,774 | 1,591,189 |
| Nursery to 4th grade | 56 | 4,855 | 706,919 |
| 5th and 6th grade | 116 | 10,694 | 1,496,973 |
| 7th and 8th grade | 144 | 20,518 | 1,606,588 |
| 9th grade | 103 | 14,632 | 1,617,970 |
| 10th grade | 324 | 20,168 | 1,826,937 |
| 11th grade | 399 | 26,685 | 2,076,284 |
| 12th grade, no diploma | 111 | 19,615 | 2,164,070 |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 2,660 | 362,841 | 30,551,814 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 547 | 64,322 | 6,549,331 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 886 | 145,397 | 15,029,194 |
| Associate's degree | 316 | 56,732 | 8,391,409 |
| Bachelor's degree | 633 | 138,501 | 21,645,659 |
| Master's degree | 97 | 48,216 | 8,861,244 |
| Professional school degree | 64 | 17,716 | 2,724,406 |
| Doctorate degree | 50 | 10,851 | 1,871,105 |
| Female: | 8,854 | 1,060,939 | 116,187,476 |
| No schooling completed | 142 | 13,163 | 1,713,339 |
| Nursery to 4th grade | 126 | 5,367 | 726,045 |
| 5th and 6th grade | 70 | 7,260 | 1,472,903 |
| 7th and 8th grade | 217 | 18,745 | 1,560,729 |
| 9th grade | 126 | 17,906 | 1,508,589 |
| 10th grade | 308 | 20,806 | 1,682,900 |
| 11th grade | 417 | 24,716 | 1,930,657 |
| 12th grade, no diploma | 141 | 16,089 | 1,936,449 |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 3,003 | 347,465 | 29,930,539 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 529 | 72,751 | 7,356,877 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,837 | 161,582 | 15,978,684 |
| Associate's degree | 499 | 95,006 | 10,990,528 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,060 | 168,684 | 24,084,820 |
| Master's degree | 259 | 73,731 | 11,694,266 |
| Professional school degree | 84 | 10,259 | 2,167,406 |
| Doctorate degree | 36 | 7,409 | 1,452,745 |
Races in West Memphis
The greatness of America is in the diversity of the people who live here and who build it every day.
In all, 24,823 people of all races live in West Memphis. Of these, 57.8% identify as Black, 0.5% as Asian, 1.5% Hispanic and Latino, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% American Indians or Alaska Natives, and 35.5% as white. 0.0% of people in West Memphis identify themselves as other races, and 4.5% identify themselves as two or more races. A comparison of West Memphis racial distribution with the Arkansas and U.S. averages is shown in the graph below.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,823 | 3,017,804 | 328,239,523 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 24,457 | 2,785,853 | 267,757,777 |
| White alone | 8,803 | 2,171,931 | 196,789,401 |
| Black or African American alone | 14,342 | 464,996 | 40,596,040 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 37 | 16,216 | 2,236,348 |
| Asian alone | 124 | 45,839 | 18,427,914 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 20 | 12,673 | 565,473 |
| Some other race alone | 10 | 3,094 | 839,270 |
| Two or more races: | 1,121 | 71,104 | 8,303,331 |
| Two races including Some other race | - | 1,212 | 312,842 |
| Two races excluding Some other race, and three or more races | 1,121 | 69,892 | 7,990,489 |
| Hispanic or Latino: | 366 | 231,951 | 60,481,746 |
| White alone | 233 | 143,089 | 39,686,000 |
| Black or African American alone | 67 | 2,472 | 1,393,631 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | - | 1,000 | 610,988 |
| Asian alone | - | 239 | 209,070 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | - | 156 | 63,210 |
| Some other race alone | 16 | 72,496 | 15,513,283 |
| Two or more races: | 50 | 12,499 | 3,005,564 |
| Two races including Some other race | 33 | 6,004 | 1,353,333 |
| Two races excluding Some other race, and three or more races | 17 | 6,495 | 1,652,231 |
West Memphis standard of living
We all want to be surrounded by wealthy and successful people, don't we? It makes us look like them and makes us strive to be better every day. That's why it's essential to understand how many of these people are around.
Income
There are a total of 9,939 households in West Memphis. 5,689 of these households earn between $10,000 and $50,000 a year. An income between $50,000 and $100,000 describes 2,217 of households, and 1,070 have household income above $100,000. In the chart below, you can also see a comparison of West Memphis household income to Arkansas and the whole nation.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,939 | 1,163,647 | 122,802,852 |
| Less than $10,000 | 963 | 83,090 | 7,118,907 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 777 | 69,710 | 4,940,584 |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 1,096 | 69,094 | 4,838,678 |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 916 | 71,367 | 5,322,157 |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 613 | 66,188 | 4,984,288 |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 949 | 67,952 | 5,320,934 |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 604 | 55,634 | 4,933,391 |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 405 | 58,995 | 5,114,120 |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 329 | 49,735 | 4,620,661 |
| $50,000 to $59,999 | 790 | 90,584 | 9,080,796 |
| $60,000 to $74,999 | 595 | 122,462 | 12,247,929 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 832 | 133,504 | 15,752,484 |
| $100,000 to $124,999 | 486 | 86,684 | 11,650,162 |
| $125,000 to $149,999 | 304 | 48,314 | 7,652,757 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 61 | 45,587 | 8,802,761 |
| $200,000 or more | 219 | 44,747 | 10,422,243 |
Poverty
There are 6,369 people living below the poverty line in West Memphis, which is 26.27% of the total population. And males with incomes below the poverty level are 10.81% and females are 15.46%. You can see a comparison of the national poverty rate and the poverty rate by Arkansas in the graph below.
| West Memphis | Arkansas | USA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,248 | 2,929,117 | 320,118,791 |
| Income in the past 12 months below poverty level: | 6,369 | 474,739 | 39,490,096 |
| Male: | 2,621 | 204,965 | 17,473,451 |
| Under 5 years | 684 | 21,588 | 1,755,965 |
| 5 years | 141 | 3,941 | 338,372 |
| 6 to 11 years | 393 | 24,540 | 2,089,994 |
| 12 to 14 years | 164 | 11,356 | 991,916 |
| 15 years | 104 | 3,424 | 329,253 |
| 16 and 17 years | 49 | 7,463 | 587,469 |
| 18 to 24 years | 158 | 26,471 | 2,373,524 |
| 25 to 34 years | 201 | 23,417 | 2,008,604 |
| 35 to 44 years | 133 | 21,178 | 1,668,264 |
| 45 to 54 years | 226 | 20,442 | 1,581,794 |
| 55 to 64 years | 215 | 22,864 | 1,932,142 |
| 65 to 74 years | 60 | 10,814 | 1,110,958 |
| 75 years and over | 93 | 7,467 | 705,196 |
| Female: | 3,748 | 269,774 | 22,016,645 |
| Under 5 years | 466 | 25,466 | 1,701,724 |
| 5 years | 103 | 3,843 | 334,386 |
| 6 to 11 years | 466 | 25,064 | 1,994,455 |
| 12 to 14 years | 125 | 12,935 | 974,855 |
| 15 years | 13 | 4,200 | 313,871 |
| 16 and 17 years | 65 | 7,628 | 588,210 |
| 18 to 24 years | 445 | 33,068 | 2,838,809 |
| 25 to 34 years | 673 | 39,229 | 3,196,183 |
| 35 to 44 years | 418 | 28,490 | 2,559,899 |
| 45 to 54 years | 386 | 21,861 | 2,003,957 |
| 55 to 64 years | 293 | 32,775 | 2,341,181 |
| 65 to 74 years | 162 | 17,281 | 1,598,994 |
| 75 years and over | 133 | 17,934 | 1,570,121 |
| Income in the past 12 months at or above poverty level: | 17,879 | 2,454,378 | 280,628,695 |
| Male: | 8,289 | 1,216,582 | 139,270,039 |
| Under 5 years | 561 | 67,255 | 7,966,478 |
| 5 years | 101 | 14,747 | 1,601,101 |
| 6 to 11 years | 627 | 91,937 | 10,113,589 |
| 12 to 14 years | 384 | 52,229 | 5,466,999 |
| 15 years | 78 | 13,579 | 1,787,123 |
| 16 and 17 years | 213 | 35,860 | 3,575,290 |
| 18 to 24 years | 896 | 102,246 | 11,503,514 |
| 25 to 34 years | 1,176 | 160,393 | 20,369,354 |
| 35 to 44 years | 1,067 | 157,683 | 18,681,219 |
| 45 to 54 years | 1,100 | 153,746 | 18,194,842 |
| 55 to 64 years | 1,016 | 159,354 | 18,267,027 |
| 65 to 74 years | 664 | 126,737 | 13,408,392 |
| 75 years and over | 406 | 80,816 | 8,335,111 |
| Female: | 9,590 | 1,237,796 | 141,358,656 |
| Under 5 years | 538 | 64,820 | 7,577,995 |
| 5 years | 135 | 13,277 | 1,530,561 |
| 6 to 11 years | 720 | 89,286 | 9,640,402 |
| 12 to 14 years | 225 | 44,153 | 5,224,060 |
| 15 years | 125 | 16,653 | 1,734,691 |
| 16 and 17 years | 300 | 30,240 | 3,414,694 |
| 18 to 24 years | 904 | 89,997 | 10,460,313 |
| 25 to 34 years | 1,405 | 154,620 | 19,171,787 |
| 35 to 44 years | 1,124 | 160,837 | 18,362,059 |
| 45 to 54 years | 1,186 | 160,741 | 18,647,222 |
| 55 to 64 years | 1,264 | 166,573 | 19,541,316 |
| 65 to 74 years | 940 | 143,900 | 15,097,790 |
| 75 years and over | 724 | 102,699 | 10,955,766 |
West Memphis Crime Rates 2011-2020
No city is perfect, and neither is West Memphis. We have prepared information on the dynamics of different types of crime over the past 10 years. So, if the chart goes up, that's something to think about, isn't it? If the graph shows a steady downward trend, this city is worth a visit!
| Violent crime | Property crime | Larceny-theft | Motor vehicle theft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 607 | 1,094 | 765 | 128 |
| 2019 | 480 | 1,230 | 760 | 134 |
| 2018 | 491 | 1,271 | 801 | 110 |
| 2017 | 450 | 1,313 | 831 | 102 |
| 2016 | 463 | 1,202 | 753 | 80 |
| 2015 | 425 | 1,382 | 921 | 95 |
| 2014 | 364 | 1,477 | 992 | 85 |
| 2013 | 396 | 1,670 | 866 | 104 |
| 2012 | 657 | 2,396 | 1,174 | 138 |
| 2011 | 616 | 2,639 | 1,168 | 109 |
Residential fires in West Memphis 2015-2019
When you choose a new place of residence, it's really important to protect your family and your property from any accidents. Nobody wants to return from work to a burned home. These residential fire statistics for West Memphis reflect the general property conditions of the town along with the quality of the city's utilities, community safety resources, and common types of crime, in the case of arson.
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Fires | 63 | 75 | 66 | 31 | 52 |
| Non Residential Fires | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 9 |
| Vehicle Fires | 36 | 41 | 55 | 38 | 46 |
| Outdoor Fires | 34 | 38 | 30 | 16 | 36 |
| Other Fire | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 10 |
Causes of residential building fires in West Memphis
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intentional | 12 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Playing with heat source | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooking | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Heating | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smoking | 9 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical malfunction | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Open flame | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Natural | 37 | 53 | 49 | 24 | 36 |
| Exposure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |