Bentonville Community and Walmart History

Bentonville, Arkansas, is experiencing rapid growth, driven by Walmart's expansion and the influx of corporate workers. The town is transforming culturally and economically, with new amenities and a rising cost of living. Walmart's new campus aims to attract talent, while the Walton family contributes to local development. However, the growth brings challenges, including housing affordability and cultural shifts.

What is located directly behind the square in Bentonville?

• A daycare center

• The Walmart Museum

• A hotel

• A mountain biking trail

What is the median income in Bentonville compared to the US average?

• 10% lower

• Equal to the US average

• 50% higher

• 25% higher

What unintended consequence has Bentonville experienced due to its growth?

• Decline in restaurant openings

• Reduction in corporate jobs

• Increase in million-dollar homes

• Decrease in population

Where did Tracy Robinson move from to work at Walmart in Bentonville?

• Miami

• Dallas

• Atlanta

• Toronto

What cultural contribution did the Walton Family Foundation make to Bentonville?

• Built a new hospital

• Opened a daycare center

• Constructed mountain biking trails

• Developed a new shopping mall

What is the first building to open on Walmart's new campus?

• A fitness center

• A daycare center

• A hotel

• An office building

What was the population increase in Bentonville between 2010 and 2020?

• 25%

• 53%

• 100%

• 75%

What was the average price per foot for a house in Bentonville ten years ago?

• $190 per foot

• $83 per foot

• $50 per foot

• $120 per foot

When did the first Walmart store open in Rogers, Arkansas?

• 1972

• 1982

• 1962

• 1952

What is the expected population of Northwest Arkansas by 2045?

• 750,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 1.5 million