West Memphis
City in Crittenden County, Arkansas
West Memphis is a city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, with 24,520 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marion, 3.8 miles N.
- 24,520residents (2020 Census)
- 210 ftelevation · 64 m
- 29.8 sq miland area · 77.3 km²
- 822 / sq mipopulation density
- 72301ZIP code
About West Memphis
West Memphis is the most populous city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 24,520 at the 2020 census, ranking it as the state's 20th largest city. It is part of the Memphis metropolitan area, and is located directly across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.
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Living in West Memphis
- Median household income
- $42,674
- Median home value
- $120,100
- Median rent
- $870/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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West Memphis had 24,520 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,520 |
|---|---|
| Density | 822 per sq mi (317 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Memphis at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Crittenden County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,520 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.83 sq mi (77.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1496° N, 90.1993° W |
| ZIP code | 72301 |
| Official website | westmemphisar.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0574540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Memphis
- Marion3.8 mi N
- Sunset5.2 mi N
- Edmondson6.7 mi SW
- Crawfordsville8.8 mi NW
- Jericho9.7 mi N
- Clarkedale10.2 mi N
- Anthonyville11.0 mi SW
- Lakeview, MS11.7 mi S
- Jennette12.5 mi W
- Memphis, TN13.3 mi E
- Lynchburg, MS14.5 mi S
- Walls, MS15.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Memphis
What county is West Memphis in?
West Memphis is in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
What is the population of West Memphis, AR?
24,520 people lived in West Memphis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Memphis, AR?
The ZIP code of West Memphis is 72301.
What is the elevation of West Memphis?
210 feet (64 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Memphis?
Marion (3.8 mi), Sunset (5.2 mi), Edmondson (6.7 mi), Crawfordsville (8.8 mi), Jericho (9.7 mi).
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