Arkansas is a state in the United States located in the southern region, with an area of 137,733 km2 and a population of 2.9 million people. The population of Arkansas state was 1,062 in 1810, and it rose to 1,752,204 in 1920, surpassing the 2 million milestone at the 1980 census. Little Rock is the largest city and capital of the state of Arkansas, located in Pulaski County. The city has a population of 197,357, an area of 308 km2, and a population density of 639 inhabitants per km2. Compared to other cities and towns in Arkansas, Little Rock has the highest population, area, and density.
| Rank | Name | Population | Area (km²) | Density ( inhabitants/km²) | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | 197,357 | 308 | 639 | Pulaski |
| 2 | Fort Smith | 87,650 | 163 | 535 | Sebastian |
| 3 | Fayetteville | 78,960 | 139 | 564 | Washington |
| 4 | Springdale | 75,229 | 120 | 625 | Washington |
| 5 | Jonesboro | 71,551 | 208 | 343 | Craighead |
| 6 | North Little Rock | 66,075 | 133 | 494 | Pulaski |
| 7 | Conway | 63,816 | 117 | 541 | Faulkner |
| 8 | Rogers | 60,112 | 98 | 612 | Benton |
| 9 | Pine Bluff | 46,094 | 115 | 399 | Jefferson |
| 10 | Bentonville | 40,167 | 81 | 492 | Benton |
| 11 | Hot Springs | 35,680 | 90 | 576 | Garland |
| 12 | Benton | 33,155 | 57 | 576 | Saline |
| 13 | Sherwood | 30,045 | 53 | 562 | Pulaski |
| 14 | Texarkana | 30,016 | 107 | 278 | Miller |
| 15 | Jacksonville | 28,749 | 72 | 395 | Pulaski |
| 16 | Russellville | 28,533 | 73 | 389 | Pope |
| 17 | Bella Vista | 27,642 | 114 | 241 | Benton |
| 18 | Paragould | 27,078 | 80 | 335 | Greene |
| 19 | West Memphis | 25,545 | 73 | 347 | Crittenden |
| 20 | Cabot | 25,434 | 52 | 485 | Lonoke |
| 21 | Searcy | 23,768 | 47 | 500 | White |
| 22 | Van Buren | 23,059 | 40 | 576 | Crawford |
| 23 | Bryant | 19,340 | 53 | 359 | Saline |
| 24 | El Dorado | 18,539 | 42 | 440 | Union |
| 25 | Maumelle | 17,736 | 31 | 567 | Pulaski |