West Memphis, Arkansas
West Memphis: city in Arkansas, United States
About
West Memphis is a city located in the county of Crittenden in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,245. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,158 inhabitants.
The city was created 98 years ago in 1927.
Quick Facts about West Memphis
| Population | 24,158 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Crittenden County |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Official name | West Memphis |
| Water as percent of area | 0.34% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.66% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1465,-90.1845 |
| Altitude | 210 feet / 64 meters |
| Establishment | May 07, 1927 (98 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:00:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 72301 |
| Population growth | -8.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
West Memphis is located at 35°8'47"N 90°11'4"W (35.1464800, -90.1845400).
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Weather
79°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph SSW
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Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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According to census records, the population of West Memphis decreased by 8.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,245 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,969 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2011 | 25,969 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,680 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,452 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,332 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,979 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,194 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,887 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,655 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,402 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,158 | -1.01% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,023 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,814 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,780 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,792 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 86.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,059 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
West Memphis zip code is 72301.
County name: Crittenden, County
fips: 05035
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $151,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,390 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $965 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,545 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,314 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,756 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 77,603 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,072 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,951 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,620 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,170 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 616 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 348 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 195 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 943 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 164 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 916 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,478.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.00 |
Services and Civic Places in West Memphis
1West Memphis City Hall
Rating: 2 (4)
205 S Redding St, West Memphis, AR 72301 View details
Phone: +18707327500 | Website available
People born in West Memphis (24)
People born in West Memphis, including basketball player Sonny Weems, professional wrestler and color commentator Jerry Lawler, basketball player Marcus Brown, .
More notable people
- Sid Eudy (American professional wrestler) he was born in 16/12/1960
- Corey L. Brewer (American basketball player) he was born in 02/01/1975
- Michael Cage (American basketball player) he was born in 28/01/1962
- Wayne Jackson (American musician) he was born in 24/11/1941
- Betty Blue (American actress (1931-2000)) she was born in 14/08/1931
- Keith Lee (American basketball player) he was born in 28/12/1962
- Charles Stackhouse (American football player) he was born in 11/04/1980
- Ike Harris (American football player) he was born in 27/11/1952
- Marvin Terrell (American football player (1938-2018)) he was born in 10/06/1938
- Mike McCoy (American football player born 1953) he was born in 16/08/1953
- Ray McCallum (basketball player and coach) he was born in 06/03/1961
- T. J. Holmes (American journalist) he was born in 19/08/1977
- Tim Barnes (American politician) he was born in 28/12/1958
- Tom Watkins (American football player (1937-2011)) he was born in 23/10/1937
- Keith Ingram (American politician from the state of Arkansas) he was born in 12/04/1955
- David J. Sanders (American educator and politician) he was born in 21/01/1975
- Damien Echols (American convicted of murder later released under an Alford plea, American poet) he was born in 11/12/1974
- Jason Baldwin (American convicted of murder later released under an Alford plea) he was born in 11/04/1977
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Memphis, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107318 | Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis (AR) | 72301-3829 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Memphis, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Memphis.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Memph Post Office | West Memphis (AR) | 72301 |
Other cities in Crittenden County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crittenden County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 12,290 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Earle | 2,164 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Turrell | 549 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Crawfordsville | 453 | Human settlement in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Edmondson | 378 | Town in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Clarkedale | 361 | City in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States |
| Horseshoe Lake | 270 | Town in Crittenden County, Arkansas |
| Gilmore | 244 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Sunset | 199 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Anthonyville | 148 | Town in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States |
| Jennette | 117 | Human settlement in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Jericho | 99 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Memphis distances to largest Arkansas cities