In 2021, Walnut Ridge, AR had a population of 5.39k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $39,784. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Walnut Ridge, AR grew from 5,104 to 5,392, a 5.64% increase and its median household income declined from $48,266 to $39,784, a −17.6% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walnut Ridge, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%), White (Hispanic) (1.58%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.32%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%).
None of the households in Walnut Ridge, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
98.8% of the residents in Walnut Ridge, AR are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Walnut Ridge, AR are Williams Baptist University (97 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Walnut Ridge, AR was $78,800, and the homeownership rate was 57.4%.
Most people in Walnut Ridge, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Walnut Ridge, AR was 2 cars per household.