Little Rock is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. Located in central Arkansas, it sits on the south bank of the Arkansas River near the state's geographic center. The city serves as the county seat of Pulaski County.
According to the 2020 census, Little Rock has a population of 202,591. Its surrounding metropolitan area is estimated to have 770,000 residents, making it the 81st-most populous metropolitan area in the United States.