Population
2023
13.1% of 89 thousand people
Population poverty in Fort Smith, Arkansas compared
How does Fort Smith, Arkansas compare to other Arkansas and National averages?
Fort Smith, Arkansas
13.1%
Arkansas
15.7% (20% higher than Fort Smith, Arkansas)
National average
12.5% (-5% lower than Fort Smith, Arkansas)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 26.7%
The 2011 26.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 25%
The 2012 decrease to 25% from 2011 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2013 - 27.4%
The 2013 increase to 27.4% from 2012 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.
2014 - 27%
The 2014 decrease to 27% from 2013 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 29.8%
The 2015 increase to 29.8% from 2014 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.
2016 - 21.6%
The 2016 decrease to 21.6% from 2015 represents a -8.2% decrease YoY.
2017 - 19.5%
The 2017 decrease to 19.5% from 2016 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.3%
The 2018 decrease to 19.3% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 17.9%
The 2019 decrease to 17.9% from 2018 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 24%
The 2021 increase to 24% from 2019 represents a 6.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 19.9%
The 2022 decrease to 19.9% from 2021 represents a -4.1% decrease YoY.
2023 - 13.1%
The 2023 decrease to 13.1% from 2022 represents a -6.8% decrease YoY.
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