Census shows Fayetteville is now the third largest city in Arkansas

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Fayetteville’s population has grown by 15,533 people in the last decade making it the third largest city in Arkansas, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday. With the 2010 census counts showing a total of 73,580 residents, Fayetteville has grown by 26.8 percent since 2000.

As for the rest of Northwest Arkansas, Bentonville grew by 78.9 percent, Springdale grew by 52.4 percent, and Rogers by 44.1 percent.

Little Rock remains the state’s largest city with the latest count showing 193,524 residents and Fort Smith is still the second largest city at 86,209 people.

Fayetteville, previously the fourth largest city, took the third place spot from North Little Rock, which dropped three cities and is now below Jonesboro and Springdale.

» See the full report at census.gov

Top Population 2000 2010 % Change
1. Little Rock 183,133 193,524 5.7%
2. Fort Smith 80,268 86,209 7.4%
3. Fayetteville 58,047 73,580 26.8%
4. Springdale 45,798 69,797 52.4%
5. Jonesboro 55,515 67,263 21.2%
Top Growth 2000 2010 % Change
1. Bentonville 19,730 35,301 78.9%
2. Bella Vista 16,582 26,461 59.6%
3. Cabot 15,261 23,776 55.8%
4. Springdale 45,798 69,797 52.4%
5. Rogers 38,829 55,964 44.1%