Facts About Rogers
- Rogers was named after Captain Charles W. Rogers, who was vice president and general manager of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway, also known as the Frisco.
- Rogers has a total area of 33.6 square miles of which 33.5 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
- The estimated population of Rogers is 72,999, as of 2022, making it the sixth most populous city in Arkansas.
- Rogers was established on the 6th of July 1881, when the Frisco line arrived in the region.
- Rogers has a diverse economy with significant contributions from retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
- The first store was opened in Rogers by the Stroud family; Allen B. Stroud and his son in 1879 later Allen Stroud built the first brick building located at 114 – 116 Walnut Street.
- Rogers has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, fueled by the expansion of retail and corporate sectors, as well as the overall growth of Northwest Arkansas as a major economic hub in the United States.
- In 1962, the inaugural Walmart Inc. store was opened by Sam Walton in Rogers. Presently, a substantial portion of the local populace is employed by Walmart Inc. or affiliated vendors, which have established offices across northwest Arkansas.
- Established in 1881, the Rogers Police Department has been serving the community for over a century. As of 2022, it boasts a workforce comprising 120 sworn officers and 41 civilian employees.
- Rogers has two shopping malls: Frisco Station Mall and Pinnacle Hills Promenade.
