Fort Smith, AR Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Fort Smith was 89,992, a 0.49% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fort Smith's population was 89,557, an increase of 0.46% compared to a population of 89,147 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Fort Smith, AR population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fort Smith increased by 9,190. In this period, the peak population was 89,992 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 80,802 - -
2001 81,330 528 0.65%
2002 81,683 353 0.43%
2003 82,040 357 0.44%
2004 82,086 46 0.06%
2005 82,820 734 0.89%
2006 83,951 1,131 1.37%
2007 84,791 840 1%
2008 85,247 456 0.54%
2009 86,135 888 1.04%
2010 86,303 168 0.2%
2011 87,229 926 1.07%
2012 87,664 435 0.5%
2013 87,441 -223 -0.25%
2014 87,209 -232 -0.27%
2015 87,767 558 0.64%
2016 87,699 -68 -0.08%
2017 87,930 231 0.26%
2018 87,743 -187 -0.21%
2019 87,798 55 0.06%
2020 89,147 1,349 1.54%
2021 89,557 410 0.46%
2022 89,992 435 0.49%
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Fort Smith, AR population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Fort Smith's population increased by 5,501 (6.81%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Fort Smith's population increased by 2,844 (3.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Fort Smith's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Fort Smith's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 89,992. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fort Smith's population peaked in year 2022 at 89,992.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Fort Smith's population was lowest in year 2000 at 80,802.

Fort Smith, AR annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Fort Smith grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 4 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Fort Smith had an average annual population growth rate of 0.52% per year. Overall the population grew 11.37% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Fort Smith's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Fort Smith's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.52% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 845. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Fort Smith's population grew the most with an increase of 1,349 (1.54%).

While from 2013 and 2014, Fort Smith's population declined the most with a negative growth of 232 (-0.27%).

Things to know

Is Fort Smith, AR population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Fort Smith's population increased by 845 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 410 (0.46%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 435 (0.49%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Fort Smith, AR changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Fort Smith increased by 2,551 (2.92%). The population was highest at 89,992 in the year 2022 and lowest at 87,209 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.26%.

References

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2023
Fort Smith, AR Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fort Smith population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Fort Smith across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Fort Smith was 89,992, a 0.49% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Fort Smith population was 89,557, an increase of 0.46% compared to a population of 89,147 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Fort Smith increased by 9,190. In this period, the peak population was 89,992 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Fort Smith population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Fort Smith is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fort Smith population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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