Fort Smith, AR

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Fort Smith Overview

89,315
TOTAL POPULATION
44,101
MALE POPULATION
45,214
FEMALE POPULATION
97.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,809
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,787
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,799
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,057
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
43,302
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fort Smith Zip Codes

Fort Smith Area Codes

Race in Fort Smith

The most populous races in Fort Smith are White / Caucasian (55,982 | 62.7%), Hispanic or Latino (17,521 | 19.6%), and Some other Race (11,395 | 12.8%).
Race in Fort Smith
Race# Population% Population
Asian5,1865.8%
Black / African American7,2148.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific1530.2%
Hispanic or Latino17,52119.6%
Native / Alaskan1,0321.2%
White / Caucasian55,98262.7%
Two or more Races8,3539.3%
Some other Race11,39512.8%
Total89,315100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Smith

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Smith are Mexican (11,883 | 13.3%), German (8,732 | 9.8%), Irish (7,331 | 8.2%), English (7,044 | 7.9%), and American (4,661 | 5.2%), together accounting for 44.4% of all Fort Smith residents.
Ancestry in Fort Smith
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1440.2%
Alaska Native120.0%
Albanian50.0%
American4,6615.2%
Apache350.0%
Arab1090.1%
Arapaho20.0%
Austrian370.0%
Bangladeshi2090.2%
Belizean700.1%
Bhutanese1440.2%
Blackfeet1170.1%
Brazilian590.1%
British7920.9%
Burmese1480.2%
Cajun240.0%
Canadian890.1%
Celtic290.0%
Central American3,7944.3%
Central American Indian130.0%
Cherokee2,1552.4%
Cheyenne150.0%
Chickasaw330.0%
Choctaw9031.0%
Colombian340.0%
Comanche50.0%
Costa Rican2700.3%
Creek470.1%
Cuban1080.1%
Czech380.0%
Danish460.1%
Delaware80.0%
Dominican730.1%
Dutch7980.9%
Dutch West Indian750.1%
Eastern European3050.3%
Ecuadorian210.0%
English7,0447.9%
European1,2321.4%
Fijian1420.2%
French1,1231.3%
French Canadian1800.2%
German8,7329.8%
Greek490.1%
Guatemalan5130.6%
Honduran2690.3%
Houma150.0%
Hungarian3160.4%
Indian (Asian)2620.3%
Irish7,3318.2%
Iroquois70.0%
Israeli340.0%
Italian1,2211.4%
Jordanian110.0%
Korean4610.5%
Laotian250.0%
Lebanese250.0%
Malaysian2,5992.9%
Mexican11,88313.3%
Mexican American Indian850.1%
Native Hawaiian210.0%
Northern European440.1%
Norwegian2820.3%
Osage100.0%
Ottawa180.0%
Paiute310.0%
Pakistani1450.2%
Palestinian280.0%
Panamanian50.0%
Pennsylvania German1010.1%
Polish4080.5%
Portuguese80.0%
Pueblo100.0%
Puerto Rican4020.4%
Russian800.1%
Salvadoran2,7373.1%
Scandinavian1880.2%
Scotch-Irish6180.7%
Scottish1,6651.9%
Seminole850.1%
Serbian60.0%
Sioux500.1%
Slavic100.0%
Slovak130.0%
South African1240.1%
South American680.1%
Spaniard3580.4%
Spanish870.1%
Sri Lankan1,9762.2%
Subsaharan African2710.3%
Swedish7550.9%
Swiss930.1%
Thai1450.2%
Tlingit-Haida50.0%
Venezuelan130.0%
Welsh6690.7%
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Immigrants in Fort Smith

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fort Smith came from Latin America (6,642 | 7.4%), Central America (6,463 | 7.2%), Mexico (4,163 | 4.7%), Asia (2,891 | 3.2%), and South Eastern Asia (2,431 | 2.7%), together accounting for 25.3% of all Fort Smith residents.
Immigrants in Fort Smith
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1520.2%
Asia2,8913.2%
Australia140.0%
Brazil640.1%
Canada780.1%
Caribbean810.1%
Central America6,4637.2%
China680.1%
Costa Rica1360.2%
Cuba580.1%
Dominican Republic230.0%
Eastern Africa80.0%
Eastern Asia1420.2%
Eastern Europe650.1%
Ecuador210.0%
El Salvador1,5201.7%
England110.0%
Europe2090.2%
France100.0%
Germany320.0%
Guatemala5440.6%
Honduras950.1%
Hungary150.0%
India1300.2%
Italy90.0%
Japan320.0%
Jordan660.1%
Korea420.1%
Laos1,2701.4%
Latin America6,6427.4%
Mexico4,1634.7%
Netherlands250.0%
Northern Africa200.0%
Northern Europe320.0%
Oceania1270.1%
Pakistan570.1%
Panama50.0%
Philippines2000.2%
Poland340.0%
Russia110.0%
Saudi Arabia650.1%
Scotland50.0%
South Africa1240.1%
South America980.1%
South Central Asia1870.2%
South Eastern Asia2,4312.7%
Southern Europe390.0%
Spain300.0%
Sweden110.0%
Thailand870.1%
Venezuela130.0%
Vietnam8741.0%
Western Asia1310.2%
Western Europe670.1%
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Sex and Age in Fort Smith

Sex and Age in Fort Smith

The most populous age groups in Fort Smith are 20 to 24 Years (3,567 | 8.1%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (3,382 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Smith
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,922 (6.6%)2,977 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years3,354 (7.6%)2,585 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years3,002 (6.8%)3,001 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years2,690 (6.1%)2,802 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years3,567 (8.1%)3,277 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years3,220 (7.3%)3,225 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,166 (7.2%)3,382 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years2,884 (6.5%)2,851 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years2,596 (5.9%)2,886 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years2,394 (5.4%)2,477 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years2,424 (5.5%)2,410 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years3,012 (6.8%)3,029 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,749 (6.2%)2,727 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years2,402 (5.4%)2,481 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years1,594 (3.6%)1,879 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years748 (1.7%)1,203 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years565 (1.3%)803 (1.8%)
85 Years and over812 (1.8%)1,219 (2.7%)
Total44,101 (100.0%)45,214 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Smith

Median Family Size in Fort Smith

The median family size in Fort Smith is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,946 | 65.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,793 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Smith
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,946 (65.4%)3.12
Single Male/Father1,793 (7.8%)2.66
Single Female/Mother6,120 (26.8%)2.76
Total Families22,859 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Fort Smith

The median household size in Fort Smith is 2.41 persons per household, with married-couple households (14,946 | 41.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.14 persons per household. non-family households (13,514 | 37.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fort Smith
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,946 (41.1%)3.14
Single Male/Father1,793 (4.9%)3.03
Single Female/Mother6,120 (16.8%)3.08
Non-family13,514 (37.1%)1.23
Total Households36,373 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Smith

Out of a total of 36,373 households in Fort Smith, 22,859 (62.8%) are family households, while 13,514 (37.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,765, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10,996.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Smith
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-10,996 (30.2%)
2-Person Households9,765 (26.9%)2,294 (6.3%)
3-Person Households5,059 (13.9%)83 (0.2%)
4-Person Households4,130 (11.4%)106 (0.3%)
5-Person Households2,662 (7.3%)25 (0.1%)
6-Person Households926 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households317 (0.9%)10 (0.0%)
Total22,859 (62.8%)13,514 (37.1%)

Female Fertility in Fort Smith

Fertility by Age in Fort Smith

Average fertility rate in Fort Smith is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 131.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Smith
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years14 (0.9%)5.0
20 to 34 years1,296 (82.9%)131.0
35 to 50 years253 (16.2%)29.0
Total1,563 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Smith

49.1% of women with births (1,563) in Fort Smith are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Smith
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years677 (52.2%)619 (47.8%)
35 to 50 years91 (36.0%)162 (64.0%)
Total767 (49.1%)796 (50.9%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Smith

Average fertility rate in Fort Smith is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 133.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 54.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Smith
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School71 (4.5%)17.0
High School Diploma850 (54.4%)133.0
College or Associate's Degree222 (14.2%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree380 (24.3%)113.0
Graduate Degree40 (2.6%)28.0
Total1,563 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Smith

50.9% of women with births in Fort Smith are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 90.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 83.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Smith
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School57 (80.3%)14 (19.7%)
High School Diploma140 (16.5%)710 (83.5%)
College or Associate's Degree194 (87.4%)28 (12.6%)
Bachelor's Degree342 (90.0%)38 (10.0%)
Graduate Degree35 (87.5%)5 (12.5%)
Total767 (49.1%)796 (50.9%)

Income in Fort Smith

Income Overview in Fort Smith

Per Capita Income in Fort Smith is $32,809, while median incomes of families and households are $62,787 and $50,799 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income89,315$32,809
Median Family Income22,859$62,787
Mean Family Income22,859$102,285
Median Household Income36,373$50,799
Mean Household Income36,373$81,694
Income Deficit22,859$11,057
Wage / Income Gap (%)89,31520.12%
Wage / Income Gap ($)89,31579.88¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index89,3150.53

Earnings by Sex in Fort Smith

Average Earnings in Fort Smith are $32,556, $36,381 for men and $29,062 for women, a difference of 20.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Fort Smith
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male23,411 (52.1%)$36,381
Female21,538 (47.9%)$29,062
Total44,949 (100.0%)$32,556

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Smith

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Smith are $100,000+ for men (3,025 | 12.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (2,312 | 10.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Smith
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less874 (3.7%)1,563 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999577 (2.5%)795 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499586 (2.5%)765 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999656 (2.8%)615 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499690 (2.9%)1,027 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999880 (3.8%)745 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499942 (4.0%)509 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999541 (2.3%)861 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499795 (3.4%)721 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999865 (3.7%)1,287 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,190 (9.3%)2,312 (10.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,750 (7.5%)1,724 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,127 (4.8%)1,411 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,379 (5.9%)1,402 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,236 (5.3%)1,263 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,250 (5.3%)681 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,454 (6.2%)1,097 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999796 (3.4%)656 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,798 (7.7%)1,052 (4.9%)
$100,000+3,025 (12.9%)1,052 (4.9%)
Total23,411 (100.0%)21,538 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Smith

Average earnings in Fort Smith are $41,816 for men and $31,742 for women, a difference of 24.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,988, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $33,655. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,031, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,163.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Smith
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,873$25,163
High School Diploma$33,655$25,580
College or Associate's Degree$39,378$31,789
Bachelor's Degree$61,856$44,491
Graduate Degree$86,988$57,031
Total$41,816$31,742

Family Income in Fort Smith

Family Income Brackets in Fort Smith

According to the Fort Smith family income data, there are 4,252 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 526 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Smith
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0974.8%
$10,000 to $14,9995262.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6007.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992,49210.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,29214.4%
$50,000 to $74,9994,25218.6%
$75,000 to $99,9992,90312.7%
$100,000 to $149,9993,33714.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,6927.4%
$200,000+1,6927.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Smith

7+ person families (280 | 1.2%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Smith with $112,727 per family, while 2-person families (10,723 | 46.9%) have the highest median income of $30,894 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Smith
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10,723 (46.9%)$61,787
3-Person Families5,112 (22.4%)$58,867
4-Person Families3,782 (16.5%)$70,613
5-Person Families2,214 (9.7%)$69,242
6-Person Families748 (3.3%)$59,750
7+ Person Families280 (1.2%)$112,727
Total22,859 (100.0%)$62,787

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Smith

The median family income in Fort Smith is $62,787, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,776) having the highest median family income of $113,636, while families with no earners (3,285) have the lowest median family income of $32,039, accounting for 7.8% and 14.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Smith
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,285 (14.4%)$32,039
1 Earner8,317 (36.4%)$46,036
2 Earners9,481 (41.5%)$81,003
3+ Earners1,776 (7.8%)$113,636
Total22,859 (100.0%)$62,787

Household Income in Fort Smith

Household Income Brackets in Fort Smith

With 6,402 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fort Smith, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 1,819 households (5.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Smith
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,0735.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,3286.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993,4199.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994,54712.5%
$35,000 to $49,9995,60115.4%
$50,000 to $74,9996,40217.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994,03711.1%
$100,000 to $149,9994,32811.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,8555.1%
$200,000+1,8195.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Smith

The median household income in Fort Smith is $50,799, with the highest median household income of $59,991 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 12,503 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,680, with 2,543 households (7.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Smith
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,543 (7.0%)$36,680
25 to 44 Years12,388 (34.1%)$53,949
45 to 64 Years12,503 (34.4%)$59,991
65+ Years8,939 (24.6%)$43,937
Total36,373 (100.0%)$50,799

Poverty in Fort Smith

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Smith

With 17.5% poverty level for males and 20.2% for females among the residents of Fort Smith, 12 to 14 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 609 males (35.4%) and 444 females (31.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Smith
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years867 (30.7%)728 (25.3%)
5 Years111 (20.4%)183 (27.6%)
6 to 11 Years700 (17.7%)905 (27.0%)
12 to 14 Years609 (35.4%)224 (15.1%)
15 Years148 (31.2%)122 (26.6%)
16 and 17 Years175 (14.9%)444 (31.4%)
18 to 24 Years827 (19.0%)1,004 (25.4%)
25 to 34 Years827 (13.0%)1,541 (23.4%)
35 to 44 Years996 (18.3%)1,049 (18.3%)
45 to 54 Years841 (17.5%)834 (17.1%)
55 to 64 Years865 (15.1%)933 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years438 (11.3%)424 (9.9%)
75 Years and over171 (8.6%)611 (19.9%)
Total7,575 (17.5%)9,002 (20.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Smith

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Smith, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.3% of males and 90.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Smith
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,956 (69.3%)2,155 (74.8%)
5 Years433 (79.6%)479 (72.4%)
6 to 11 Years3,244 (82.3%)2,451 (73.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,113 (64.6%)1,259 (84.9%)
15 Years327 (68.8%)337 (73.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,003 (85.1%)968 (68.6%)
18 to 24 Years3,532 (81.0%)2,956 (74.7%)
25 to 34 Years5,535 (87.0%)5,056 (76.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,437 (81.7%)4,685 (81.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,953 (82.5%)4,033 (82.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,867 (84.9%)4,762 (83.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,436 (88.7%)3,875 (90.1%)
75 Years and over1,805 (91.3%)2,457 (80.1%)
Total35,641 (82.5%)35,473 (79.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Smith

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fort Smith show that 7.0% or 1,038 of the total 14,946 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.7%, comprising of 261 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 379 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Smith
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,109 (95.5%)379 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children4,426 (91.9%)389 (8.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,300 (83.3%)261 (16.7%)
5 or more Children73 (89.0%)9 (11.0%)
Total13,908 (93.0%)1,038 (7.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Smith

According to the poverty data in Fort Smith, 12.0% or 215 single-father households and 30.2% or 1,847 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (25.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Smith
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children25 (3.3%)221 (11.5%)
1 or 2 Children159 (17.6%)973 (30.0%)
3 or 4 Children31 (25.4%)650 (68.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total215 (12.0%)1,847 (30.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Smith

The poverty data for Fort Smith shows that 1,038 of the married-couple family households (7.0%) and 2,062 of the single-parent households (26.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 261 households (16.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Smith
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children379 (4.5%)246 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children389 (8.1%)1,132 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children261 (16.7%)681 (63.5%)
5 or more Children9 (11.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total1,038 (7.0%)2,062 (26.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Smith

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Smith

Among the 39,940 employed individuals in Fort Smith, private company employees (28,351 | 71.0%), not-for-profit organizations (3,267 | 8.2%), and self-employed (incorporated) (1,968 | 4.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Smith
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28,35171.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,9684.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,9084.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,2678.2%
Local Government Employees1,8934.7%
State Government Employees1,5403.9%
Federal Government Employees9762.4%
Unpaid Family Workers370.1%
Total39,940100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Smith

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Smith, out of the total population over 16 years of age (70,525), 61.4% or 43,302 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 2,641 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 85.7% or 5,865 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.2% or 455 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Smith
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,613 (35.5%)455 (28.2%)
20 to 24 Years5,865 (85.7%)598 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years5,394 (83.7%)194 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years5,022 (76.7%)216 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years8,581 (76.5%)661 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years7,288 (75.1%)233 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years4,054 (67.1%)158 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years3,346 (61.1%)50 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,872 (22.4%)69 (3.7%)
75 Years and over241 (4.5%)6 (2.5%)
Total43,302 (61.4%)2,641 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Smith

According to labor force statistics for Fort Smith, 74.2% of individuals (33,711) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (45,432) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 1,517 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.4% or 9,360 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 448 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Smith
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,714 (62.7%)714 (9.5%)
High School Diploma8,809 (67.9%)545 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree10,817 (78.1%)803 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,360 (84.4%)67 (0.6%)
Total33,711 (74.2%)2,044 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Smith

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Smith are Community & Social Service (3,915 | 9.7%), Management (3,872 | 9.6%), Education Instruction & Library (2,300 | 5.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,257 | 5.6%), and Business & Financial (1,787 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Smith

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Smith, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (78.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (72.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Smith
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,480 (64.0%)1,392 (35.9%)
Business & Financial867 (48.5%)920 (51.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,218 (80.0%)305 (20.0%)
Computers & Mathematics619 (75.2%)204 (24.8%)
Architecture & Engineering498 (93.8%)33 (6.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science101 (59.8%)68 (40.2%)
Community & Social Service 1,170 (29.9%)2,745 (70.1%)
Education, Arts & Media221 (27.6%)580 (72.4%)
Legal Services & Support223 (71.5%)89 (28.5%)
Education Instruction & Library485 (21.1%)1,815 (78.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment241 (48.0%)261 (52.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating507 (22.5%)1,750 (77.5%)
Health Technologists429 (29.1%)1,043 (70.9%)
Total (Category)6,242 (46.7%)7,112 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)21,194 (52.2%)19,367 (47.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Smith are Food Preparation & Serving (2,211 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,772 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (1,663 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (769 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (759 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Fort Smith

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Smith, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.7%), Security & Protection (82.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (75.0%), Personal Care & Service (71.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Smith
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support415 (24.9%)1,248 (75.0%)
Security & Protection625 (82.4%)134 (17.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention249 (80.3%)61 (19.7%)
Law Enforcement376 (83.7%)73 (16.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving807 (36.5%)1,404 (63.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,291 (72.9%)481 (27.1%)
Personal Care & Service216 (28.1%)553 (71.9%)
Total (Category)3,354 (46.8%)3,820 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)21,194 (52.2%)19,367 (47.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Smith are Office & Administration (4,491 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (3,838 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Smith

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Smith
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,524 (39.7%)2,314 (60.3%)
Office & Administration1,015 (22.6%)3,476 (77.4%)
Total (Category)2,539 (30.5%)5,790 (69.5%)
Total (Overall)21,194 (52.2%)19,367 (47.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Smith are Construction & Extraction (2,048 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (990 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (62 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Smith

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Smith
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,991 (97.2%)57 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair990 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3,043 (98.2%)57 (1.8%)
Total (Overall)21,194 (52.2%)19,367 (47.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Smith are Production (4,333 | 10.7%), Material Moving (2,813 | 6.9%), and Transportation (1,458 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Smith

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Smith
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,442 (56.4%)1,891 (43.6%)
Transportation1,409 (96.6%)49 (3.4%)
Material Moving2,165 (77.0%)648 (23.0%)
Total (Category)6,016 (69.9%)2,588 (30.1%)
Total (Overall)21,194 (52.2%)19,367 (47.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Smith

Employment Industries in Fort Smith

The major employment industries in Fort Smith include Manufacturing (6,993 | 17.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,639 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (4,253 | 10.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,339 | 8.2%), and Educational Services (2,818 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Fort Smith

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Smith

The Fort Smith industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.1%), Utilities (89.8%), and Construction (89.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.1%), Educational Services (71.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (64.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Smith
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting211 (65.9%)109 (34.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction285 (94.1%)18 (5.9%)
Construction2,319 (89.4%)275 (10.6%)
Manufacturing4,184 (59.8%)2,809 (40.2%)
Wholesale Trade666 (65.3%)354 (34.7%)
Retail Trade2,284 (53.7%)1,969 (46.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,859 (81.9%)412 (18.1%)
Utilities263 (89.8%)30 (10.2%)
Information168 (45.4%)202 (54.6%)
Finance & Insurance603 (44.2%)761 (55.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing339 (54.5%)283 (45.5%)
Professional & Scientific1,206 (55.2%)978 (44.8%)
Enterprise Management63 (61.2%)40 (38.8%)
Administrative & Support1,280 (61.8%)790 (38.2%)
Educational Services801 (28.4%)2,017 (71.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,402 (24.9%)4,237 (75.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation357 (57.8%)261 (42.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,185 (35.5%)2,154 (64.5%)
Public Administration788 (53.1%)696 (46.9%)
Total21,194 (52.2%)19,367 (47.7%)

Education in Fort Smith

School Enrollment in Fort Smith

The most common levels of schooling among the 21,329 students in Fort Smith are elementary school (5,020 | 23.5%), middle school (4,896 | 23.0%), and high school (4,133 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Fort Smith
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,4486.8%
Kindergarten9594.5%
Elementary School5,02023.5%
Middle School4,89623.0%
High School4,13319.4%
College / Undergraduate3,92218.4%
Graduate / Professional9514.5%
Total21,329100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Smith

Out of a total of 21,329 students who are enrolled in schools in Fort Smith, 3,370 (15.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17,959 (84.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 397 (43.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,191 (95.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Smith
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds525 (56.9%)397 (43.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,631 (81.5%)1,055 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,057 (84.4%)934 (15.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,191 (95.8%)140 (4.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds779 (82.4%)167 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,814 (94.1%)114 (5.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,171 (74.2%)408 (25.8%)
35 Years and over799 (84.5%)147 (15.5%)
Total17,959 (84.2%)3,370 (15.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Smith

Business (3,403 | 21.6%), education (2,760 | 17.5%), science & technology (1,629 | 10.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,066 | 6.8%), and psychology (943 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 15,777 individuals in Fort Smith who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Smith
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7024.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,0666.8%
Physical & Health Sciences5753.6%
Psychology9436.0%
Social Sciences4442.8%
Engineering8315.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies2041.3%
Science & Technology1,62910.3%
Business3,40321.6%
Education2,76017.5%
Literature & Languages6424.1%
Liberal Arts & History9145.8%
Visual & Performing Arts4943.1%
Communications2591.6%
Arts & Humanities9115.8%
Total15,777100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Smith

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Smith

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Smith are males with 2 vehicles (9,035, accounting for 43.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,253, making up 47.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Smith
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle596 (2.9%)506 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle4,926 (23.6%)5,361 (28.4%)
2 Vehicles9,035 (43.4%)8,253 (43.8%)
3 Vehicles3,526 (16.9%)2,745 (14.5%)
4 Vehicles2,143 (10.3%)1,608 (8.5%)
5 or more Vehicles601 (2.9%)390 (2.1%)
Total20,827 (100.0%)18,863 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Smith

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Smith are 10 to 14 minutes (9,799 commuters, 26.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (8,971 commuters, 24.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (6,831 commuters, 18.3%).
Commute Time in Fort Smith
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,3203.5%
5 to 9 Minutes6,83118.3%
10 to 14 Minutes9,79926.2%
15 to 19 Minutes8,97124.0%
20 to 24 Minutes4,58612.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1,4173.8%
30 to 34 Minutes2,3626.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1940.5%
40 to 44 Minutes3270.9%
45 to 59 Minutes4881.3%
60 to 89 Minutes5871.6%
90 or more Minutes5311.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Smith

The most common commute times in Fort Smith are 10 to 14 minutes (5,333 commuters, 26.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,555 commuters, 26.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Smith
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes519 (2.6%)801 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,369 (16.9%)3,462 (19.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,333 (26.7%)4,466 (25.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,416 (22.1%)4,555 (26.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,598 (13.0%)1,988 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes809 (4.1%)608 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,639 (8.2%)723 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes181 (0.9%)13 (0.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes231 (1.2%)96 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes130 (0.6%)358 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes429 (2.1%)158 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes338 (1.7%)193 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Smith

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Smith are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,961, 14.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,773, 21.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Smith
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,424 (7.1%)545 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM682 (3.4%)410 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,577 (7.9%)640 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,703 (8.5%)766 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,667 (8.3%)1,314 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,333 (11.7%)2,073 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,961 (14.8%)3,773 (21.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,682 (8.4%)1,861 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM763 (3.8%)693 (4.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM527 (2.6%)1,530 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM479 (2.4%)470 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM212 (1.1%)276 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,834 (9.2%)1,535 (8.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,148 (10.7%)1,535 (8.8%)
Total19,992 (100.0%)17,421 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Smith

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Smith

Of the total 36,373 dwellings in Fort Smith, owner-occupied units account for 18,690 (51.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 17,683 (48.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Smith
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18,69051.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17,68348.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units36,373100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Smith

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Smith
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10,99630.2%
2-Person Household12,05933.2%
3-Person Household5,14214.1%
4+ Person Household8,17622.5%
Total Housing Units36,373100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Smith

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Smith
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,159 (37.8%)6,837 (62.2%)
2-Person Household7,543 (62.5%)4,516 (37.4%)
3-Person Household2,554 (49.7%)2,588 (50.3%)
4+ Person Household4,434 (54.2%)3,742 (45.8%)
Total Housing Units18,690 (51.4%)17,683 (48.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Smith

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Smith
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,555 (50.3%)2,528 (49.7%)
High School Diploma4,297 (42.8%)5,733 (57.2%)
College/Associate Degree5,806 (48.2%)6,239 (51.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,032 (65.5%)3,183 (34.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Smith

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Smith
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9,13025.1%
35 to 44 Years5,80116.0%
45 to 54 Years5,33514.7%
55 to 64 Years7,16819.7%
65 to 74 Years5,43414.9%
75 to 84 Years2,1916.0%
85 Years and Over1,3143.6%
Total36,373100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Smith

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Smith

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Smith
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied18,690 (51.4%)$71,927
Renter-Occupied17,683 (48.6%)$37,427
Average36,373 (100.0%)$50,799

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Smith

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Smith
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000424 (2.3%)1,077 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999231 (1.2%)341 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999479 (2.6%)1,845 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999657 (3.5%)924 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999725 (3.9%)1,123 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,654 (8.8%)2,885 (16.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,070 (11.1%)3,525 (19.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,408 (18.2%)2,998 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,529 (13.5%)1,494 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,337 (17.8%)978 (5.5%)
$150,000 or more3,176 (17.0%)493 (2.8%)
Total18,690 (100.0%)17,683 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Smith

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Smith
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,592 (8.5%)478 (2.7%)
$300 to $4993,893 (20.8%)1,206 (6.8%)
$500 to $7993,682 (19.7%)6,840 (38.7%)
$800 to $9992,059 (11.0%)3,674 (20.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,015 (21.5%)3,645 (20.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,895 (10.1%)806 (4.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499542 (2.9%)86 (0.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999559 (3.0%)11 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more453 (2.4%)199 (1.1%)
Total18,690 (100.0%)17,683 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Smith

Housing Structures in Fort Smith

Housing Structures in Fort Smith
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24,40567.1%
Single Unit, Attached1,0482.9%
2 Unit Apartments3,2258.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,9225.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,6844.6%
10 or more Apartments3,90410.7%
Mobile Home / Other1850.5%
Total36,373100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Smith

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Smith
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached18,032 (73.9%)6,373 (26.1%)
Single Unit, Attached316 (30.1%)732 (69.9%)
2 Unit Apartments207 (6.4%)3,018 (93.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1,922 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12 (0.7%)1,672 (99.3%)
10 or more Apartments11 (0.3%)3,893 (99.7%)
Mobile Home / Other112 (60.5%)73 (39.5%)
Total18,690 (51.4%)17,683 (48.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Smith

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Smith
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (0.1%)592 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms327 (1.8%)4,148 (23.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,354 (28.6%)8,887 (50.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,607 (40.7%)3,357 (19.0%)
8 or more Rooms5,386 (28.8%)699 (4.0%)
Total18,690 (100.0%)17,683 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Smith

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Smith
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas13,235 (70.8%)4,426 (25.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas120 (0.6%)219 (1.2%)
Electricity5,102 (27.3%)12,958 (73.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene28 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels143 (0.8%)14 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used62 (0.3%)66 (0.4%)
Total18,690 (100.0%)17,683 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Smith

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Smith
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle390 (2.1%)2,519 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle4,709 (25.2%)8,813 (49.8%)
2 Vehicles8,308 (44.5%)5,156 (29.2%)
3 or more Vehicles5,283 (28.3%)1,195 (6.8%)
Total18,690 (100.0%)17,683 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Smith

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Smith

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,48710,203
Median Property Value$137,900$169,700
Median Household Income$59,133$2,201
Monthly Housing Costs$439$437
Real Estate Taxes$933$538

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Smith

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Smith
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000764 (9.0%)165 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,324 (27.4%)1,471 (14.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,212 (49.6%)6,701 (65.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999706 (8.3%)1,145 (11.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999337 (4.0%)421 (4.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99943 (0.5%)257 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more101 (1.2%)43 (0.4%)
Total8,487 (100.0%)10,203 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Smith

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Smith
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000313 (3.7%)219 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,188 (14.0%)342 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999910 (10.7%)673 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,280 (15.1%)744 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,595 (18.8%)790 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999843 (9.9%)1,813 (17.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,383 (16.3%)1,686 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more975 (11.5%)1,954 (19.2%)
Total8,487 (100.0%)10,203 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Smith

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Smith
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,725 (43.9%)84,494 (828.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,474 (17.4%)4,534 (44.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x920 (10.8%)2,579 (25.3%)
4.0x or more2,251 (26.5%)1,409 (13.8%)
Total8,487 (100.0%)10,203 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Smith

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Smith
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,428 (40.4%)55 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,189 (25.8%)3,218 (31.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,282 (26.9%)3,006 (29.5%)
Total8,487 (100.0%)10,203 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Smith

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Smith

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Smith
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,442 (90.2%)700 (9.8%)
6 to 18 Years14,080 (92.8%)1,097 (7.2%)
19 to 25 Years7,383 (77.7%)2,113 (22.3%)
26 to 34 Years8,899 (79.2%)2,330 (20.7%)
35 to 44 Years8,864 (79.7%)2,251 (20.3%)
45 to 54 Years8,174 (84.6%)1,487 (15.4%)
55 to 64 Years10,407 (91.1%)1,020 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years8,041 (98.4%)132 (1.6%)
75 Years and older4,936 (97.9%)108 (2.1%)
Total77,226 (87.3%)11,238 (12.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Smith

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Smith
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,442 (90.2%)700 (9.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen14,080 (92.8%)1,097 (7.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,383 (77.7%)2,113 (22.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Smith

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Smith
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,065 (82.1%)2,410 (17.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99917,904 (80.5%)4,326 (19.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,758 (86.5%)2,299 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,664 (92.7%)840 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over22,145 (94.3%)1,342 (5.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Smith

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Smith
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,888 (54.4%)2,783 (39.0%)
6 to 18 Years7,616 (50.2%)6,934 (45.7%)
19 to 25 Years2,221 (23.4%)5,474 (57.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,534 (22.6%)6,821 (60.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,686 (24.2%)6,541 (58.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,882 (29.8%)5,742 (59.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,909 (34.2%)7,376 (64.5%)
65 to 74 Years7,787 (95.3%)3,429 (42.0%)
75 Years and over4,924 (97.6%)2,274 (45.1%)
Total38,447 (43.5%)47,374 (53.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Smith

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Smith
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (1.6%)250 (8.4%)
5 to 17 Years926 (11.6%)513 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,703 (15.6%)1,734 (16.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,961 (24.9%)3,962 (24.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,130 (29.2%)1,432 (33.3%)
75 Years and over1,337 (67.7%)1,678 (54.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Smith

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Smith: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (1.6%)67 (2.2%)
5 to 17 Years107 (1.3%)29 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years331 (3.0%)157 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,072 (6.7%)943 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years510 (13.2%)387 (9.0%)
75 Years and over792 (40.1%)815 (26.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Smith: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (1.2%)183 (6.1%)
5 to 17 Years228 (2.9%)32 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years472 (4.3%)556 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,268 (8.0%)889 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years146 (3.8%)221 (5.1%)
75 Years and over417 (21.1%)467 (15.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Smith: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years679 (8.5%)417 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years841 (7.7%)1,033 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,729 (10.9%)2,210 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years206 (5.3%)520 (12.1%)
75 Years and over603 (30.5%)608 (19.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Smith: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (0.0%)41 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years300 (2.8%)428 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,057 (12.9%)2,365 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years745 (19.2%)1,172 (27.3%)
75 Years and over903 (45.7%)1,252 (40.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Smith: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years120 (1.5%)42 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years206 (1.9%)146 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years818 (5.1%)879 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years217 (5.6%)428 (10.0%)
75 Years and over619 (31.3%)535 (17.4%)

Technology Access in Fort Smith

Computing Device Access in Fort Smith

Computing Device Access in Fort Smith
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop24,38167.0%
Smartphone31,82287.5%
Tablet20,53156.5%
No Computing Device2,8487.8%
Total36,373100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Smith

Internet Access in Fort Smith
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.0%
Broadband Home25,38669.8%
Cellular Data Only3,3759.3%
Satellite Internet1,9755.4%
No Internet6,71818.5%
Total36,373100.0%

Fort Smith Summary

Fort Smith, Arkansas is a city located in Sebastian County in the western part of the state. It is the second-largest city in the state, with a population of 87,443 as of the 2010 census. The city is situated on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, and is the county seat of Sebastian County.

History

Fort Smith was founded in 1817 as a military post by the United States Army. The post was named after General Thomas Adams Smith, who was the commander of the United States Army's Western Division. The post was established to protect the western border of the United States from Native American tribes. The post was also used to keep the peace between the Native American tribes and the settlers who were moving into the area.
In 1842, the post was designated as a federal court, and the first federal judge was appointed. The court was responsible for trying cases involving Native American tribes, and it was the first federal court west of the Mississippi River.
In 1851, the city was incorporated, and the name was changed to Fort Smith. The city grew rapidly, and by the end of the 19th century, it was the largest city in the state.

Geography

Fort Smith is located in the western part of the state, on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border. The city is situated on the Arkansas River, and is surrounded by the Ozark Mountains. The city has a total area of 64.9 square miles, of which 64.2 square miles is land and 0.7 square miles is water.
The climate in Fort Smith is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 63.2°F, and the average annual precipitation is 45.2 inches.

Economy

Fort Smith is a major economic center in the region. The city is home to several large companies, including Baldor Electric Company, Gerber Products Company, and Tyson Foods. The city is also home to the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, which is the second-largest university in the state.
The city's economy is also supported by tourism, as it is home to several attractions, including the Fort Smith National Historic Site, the Fort Smith Museum of History, and the Fort Smith Trolley Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Fort Smith was 87,443. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 15.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $43,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fort Smith?
Total Population of Fort Smith is 89,315.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Smith?
Total Male Population of Fort Smith is 44,101.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Smith?
Total Female Population of Fort Smith is 45,214.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Smith?
There are 97.54 Males per 100 Females in Fort Smith.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Smith?
There are 102.52 Females per 100 Males in Fort Smith.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Smith?
Median Population Age in Fort Smith is 36.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Smith
Average Family Size in Fort Smith is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Smith
Average Household Size in Fort Smith is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Smith?
Per Capita income in Fort Smith is $32,809.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Smith?
Median Family Income in Fort Smith is $62,787.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Smith?
Median Household Income in Fort Smith is $50,799.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fort Smith?
Income or Wage Gap in Fort Smith is 20.1%.
Women in Fort Smith earn 79.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fort Smith?
Family Income Deficit in Fort Smith is $11,057.
Families that are below poverty line in Fort Smith earn $11,057 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Smith?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Smith is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Smith?
There are 43,302 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Smith.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Smith?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Smith.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Smith?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Smith is 6.1%.