Arkansas

Conway

20,715
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Conway

Conway, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 982. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 20,715.

Its recorded population peaked at 22,729 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 9 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Lewisburg (Conway County), and 62 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202020,715
201021,273
200020,336
199019,151
198019,505
197016,805
196015,430
195018,137
194021,536
193021,949
192022,578
191022,729
190019,772
189019,459
188012,755
18708,112
18606,697
18503,583
18402,892
1830982
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Conway

Military engagements that took place in Conway, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Lewisburg (Conway County)
1864

Historic places in Conway

National Register of Historic Places listings in Conway, Arkansas.

Petit Jean State Park-Lake Bailey-Roosevelt Lake Historic District
Winrock
Saint Anthony's Hospital
Morrilton
Union Chapel School and Shop Building
Springfield
Morrilton Post Office
Morrilton
West Church Street Historic District
Morrilton
Cedar Creek Bridge
Petit Jean State Park
Plummer's Station
Plummerville
Sims Hotel
Plummerville
Earl Building
Morrilton
Trinity Lutheran Church
Atkins
Moose House
Morrilton
Petit Jean State Park-Concrete Log Bridge
Winrock
Cox House
Morrilton
Morrilton Railroad Station
Morrilton
Conway County Library
Morrilton
Menifee High School Gymnasium
Menifee
Petit Jean State Park-Mather Lodge
Winrock
Mellettown United Methodist Church
Mallet Town
Morrilton Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Morrilton
Wood, W.L., House
Morrilton
Little Rock to Cantonment Gibson Road-Old Wire Road Segment
Blackwell
Moose Addition Neighborhood Historic District
Morrillton
Arkansas Christian College Administration Building
Morrilton
Coca-Cola Building
Morrilton
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Frequently asked about Conway

When does Conway first appear in the US census?
Conway, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 982.
What is the population of Conway?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Conway had a recorded population of 20,715.
When did Conway's population peak?
Conway's recorded population peaked at 22,729 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Conway?
1 documented military engagement took place in Conway, including Skirmish at Lewisburg (Conway County).
How many historic places are in Conway?
62 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Conway, Arkansas.
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