Barling is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States.

As of the 2020 Census the population was 4,782,[3] ranking it eighth in the Greater Fort Smith Area.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[4] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,782 people, 1,791 households, and 1,227 families residing in the city.

26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.