The population of Fort Smith, AR was estimated to be 90,000 in 2022. The median age of the Fort Smith population is 36.7.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Fort Smith, AR is about 20% lower than the national average. The median household income in Fort Smith is $45,233.
Fort Smith, AR Education
High School Graduate: 33%
Some College: 28%
Associates Degree: 9%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 30%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 63%
High School Graduate: 69%
Some College: 79%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 85%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 12%
High School Graduate: 4%
Some College: 3%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 1%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Fort Smith, AR. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
Fort Smith Job Market
Ft. Smith is a small city in western Arkansas with a population of around 87,000. The city is home to many manufacturing plants, but the main employers are in healthcare. Top industries in Fort Smith include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Fort Smith is growing slowly. People like working in Fort Smith because of its many museums, active music scene, and for having one of the lowest costs of living in the US. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are significantly lower in Fort Smith than in the rest of the US.