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Arkansas County

Arkansas · 15,836 residents (2025 est.) · 992.14 sq mi
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Arkansas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,164. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 4,234 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,515
−20%since 2000
from 20,749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,836 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Arkansas County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(1,007)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(1,191)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(1,008)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(1,002)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(885)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.6%(1,920)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(1,850)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(2,032)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(2,296)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.2%(2,014)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(908)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(402)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,164
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,316 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,569
+80%since 2000
from $16,401 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−3%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Arkansas County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(15,516)
Black23.2%(4,823)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(157)
Asian0.4%(74)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(11,085)
Black26.1%(4,317)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(682)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other2.5%(421)
Diversity Score
60
+16%since 2009
from 52 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
31
+30%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.6%(422)
Salvadoran0.4%(67)
Cuban0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Chinese0%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English9.1%(1,495)
German8.5%(1,396)
Irish7.3%(1,209)
American6.7%(1,104)
French1.8%(302)
Scottish1.5%(249)
Italian0.9%(154)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(85)
Dutch0.4%(73)
Norwegian0.3%(46)
British0.2%(41)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak0.2%(29)
Finnish0.2%(28)
Polish0.1%(23)
Swedish0.1%(21)
Nigerian0.1%(17)
Welsh0.1%(16)
Greek0.1%(14)
Arab0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(1,985)
Married54.1%(3,438)
Widowed5.4%(344)
Divorced9.3%(588)
Women 15+
Never married28.4%(1,975)
Married45.5%(3,164)
Widowed10.9%(755)
Divorced15.2%(1,060)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkansas County, Arkansas?

Arkansas County, Arkansas has about 16,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arkansas County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Arkansas County, Arkansas earns about $53,164 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkansas County, Arkansas expensive?

In Arkansas County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $138,100, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas County, Arkansas?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Arkansas County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkansas County, Arkansas?

About 19.0% of people in Arkansas County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arkansas County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arkansas County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,138 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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