Little Rock

About Little Rock

Little Rock is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 202,591 at the 2020 census, while the Little Rock metropolitan area with an estimated 770,000 residents is the 81st-most populous metropolitan area in the United States. The city lies on the south bank of the Arkansas River close to the state's geographic center in central Arkansas. It is the county seat of Pulaski County.

Little Rock was founded in 1821 as the capital of the Arkansas Territory. It is named for a rock formation along the Arkansas River named the "Little Rock" by the French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe in 1722. The city played a notable role in U.S. history during the 1957 desegregation of Little Rock Central High School, a key event in the Civil Rights movement. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South.

Economically, Little Rock is supported by a mix of sectors including healthcare, banking, transportation, and retail. Companies such as Dillard's and Windstream Holdings are headquartered in the city, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences contributes to its healthcare industry and academic research. Its cultural sites include the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Clinton Presidential Center, and Quapaw Quarter. Outdoor spaces such as the Arkansas River Trail and Pinnacle Mountain State Park provide recreational opportunities within and near the city.

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Little Rock weather: 7-day forecast

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Nearest webcams to Little Rock

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Living in Little Rock

Median household income

$63,003

Median home value

$236,400

Median rent

$1,106/mo

Median age

35.9

Map of Little Rock

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Little Rock Street View

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Little Rock, AR population

Little Rock had 202,591 residents in the 2020 Census.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Little Rock at a glance

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Towns near Little Rock

• Cammack Village4.0 mi N
• Sweet Home7.4 mi SE
• College Station7.4 mi E
• Shannon Hills7.7 mi S
• North Little Rock8.0 mi NE
• Landmark8.1 mi S
• Alexander9.0 mi SW
• Maumelle9.3 mi N
• McAlmont10.3 mi NE
• Wrightsville10.5 mi SE
• Bryant10.5 mi SW
• East End11.8 mi S

Straight-line distance between town centers.

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