Living in Centerton, Arkansas
Centerton sits just west of Bentonville and has become the fastest-growing city in Arkansas. Families come for new neighborhoods, Bentonville schools and a short commute to the Walmart Home Office, while the town keeps a quieter, small-town pace.
Arkansas’s fastest-growing city
Centerton had about 12,180 residents in 2015, according to the Census Bureau. The 2020 census counted 17,792, and the 2025 estimate is 27,176, more than double the 2015 number. Census estimates have ranked Centerton among the fastest-growing cities in the entire country.
| Year | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 (census) | 9,515 | |
| 2015 (estimate) | 12,180 | |
| 2020 (census) | 17,792 | |
| 2025 (estimate) | 27,176 |
Most of that growth is new single-family construction, so buyers will find plenty of newer homes and neighborhoods still being built.
Schools
Most of Centerton is in the Bentonville School District, and most of the city feeds into Bentonville West High School. A small western area is in the Decatur School District. Schools commonly zoned for Centerton addresses:
| School | Grades | GreatSchools |
|---|---|---|
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | K–4 | 7/10 |
| Vaughn Elementary | K–4 | 8/10 |
| Osage Creek Elementary | K–4 | 6/10 |
| Creekside Middle School | 5–6 | 8/10 |
| Grimsley Junior High | 7–8 | 9/10 |
| Bentonville West High | 9–12 | 9/10 |
Some Centerton addresses are zoned to Elm Tree or Mary Mae Jones Elementary, Ardis Ann or Ruth Barker Middle, or Lincoln Junior High. Lifeway Christian School offers a private preschool–12 option. Ratings as of October 2026 and subject to change, so always confirm attendance zones for a specific address.
Parks & recreation
In town
- McKissic Station Park: playground, splash pad, walking trail, disc golf and fishing on Lake Centerton
- Cornerwoods Park: a 9.6-acre park opened in 2025 with an all-abilities playground, BMX trail, dog park and pond
- Harvest Street Park and its fishing pond
Nearby
- Bentonville’s trail network, Coler Preserve and Crystal Bridges, about 10–15 minutes east
- Beaver Lake for boating and camping
- The Walmart AMP in Rogers for concerts
Youth activities
- Bentonville West athletics, arts and clubs, with 35 sports
- Splash pad, BMX trail and playgrounds at city parks
- Youth sports, the Scott Family Amazeum and the Bentonville Community Center all close by
Food & local favorites
- Centerton food truck park with rotating trucks and picnic tables
- Ameerah’s Kitchen and Desi Bites for Pakistani and Indian food
- Takashi Hibachi & Sushi
- El Farolito for Tex-Mex
- Big shopping and dining in Bentonville and Pinnacle Hills, minutes away
Location & employers
- The Walmart Home Office and downtown Bentonville are about 10–15 minutes east
- XNA airport is about 15 minutes south
- Easy access to Rogers, Springdale and Siloam Springs via Highway 102 and I-49
History & community
Centerton was once nicknamed the “Apple Capital of the World,” and its apples won top honors at the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris. Union troops camped at nearby McKissick Spring just before the Battle of Pea Ridge in 1862. The city was incorporated in 1914 and consistently ranks among the safest cities in Arkansas.
Community profile
Centerton is one of the youngest communities in the region, with a median age around 30. At the 2020 census, about 82% of residents were white (non-Hispanic), 12% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Asian and 3.5% Black, and the share of residents from around the world keeps growing with Bentonville’s corporate jobs.
Thinking about Centerton?
New construction moves fast here. I’ll help you compare builders and neighborhoods and confirm school zones before you commit. I’m Chris DuBose, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette in Rogers, licensed in Arkansas (SA00097363) and Missouri (2026019341).
