By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Feb. 7, 2026 – For Black Arkansans, the state’s shifting population landscape is more than just numbers—it’s a story of resilience, opportunity, and challenge. As newly released Census Bureau 2025 estimates reveal, Arkansas’s overall population is growing, but the impact is uneven: vibrant urban centers like Little Rock and […]
BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 28, 2025 — As northeast Arkansas’s population growth continues to outpace the rest of the state and nation, a new report funded by the Walton Family Foundation indicates that the housing supply is currently not keeping up with demand, resulting in affordability challenges for current and new residents moving to the area. […]