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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Arkansas County

Arkansas · 21,653 residents · 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 $19,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,653
+4%vs 2000
vs 20,749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Arkansas County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,516
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,316 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,169
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,401 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.4%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$293
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $392 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(15,516)
Black23.2%(4,823)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(157)
Asian0.4%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(9,752)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(16,911)
Black21.7%(4,705)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(68)
Asian0%(10)
Other0.1%(27)
Diversity Score43.4%(9,390)
Diversity Score
43
−8%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.1%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Pop 15,720
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Pop 15,758
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Pop 15,011
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Pop 15,970
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Compare Arkansas County to nearby counties

ARKANSAS COUNTY VS
Monroe County
Income$43,214+121%
Home value$88,700+120%
Population6,244−61%
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ARKANSAS COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$51,778+165%
Home value$108,000+167%
Population12,764−19%
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ARKANSAS COUNTY VS
Phillips County
Income$40,134+106%
Home value$78,200+94%
Population14,255−10%
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ARKANSAS COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$51,096+162%
Home value$113,400+181%
Population62,987+298%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkansas County, Arkansas?

Arkansas County, Arkansas has about 21,653 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Arkansas County, Arkansas earns about $19,516 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 $40,400, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas County, Arkansas?

About 10.3% 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 20.4% of people in Arkansas County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 4805Census Tract 4803Census Tract 4807Census Tract 4804Census Tract 4806Census Tract 4802Census Tract 4808Census Tract 4801
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 72160ZIP 72042ZIP 72073ZIP 72003ZIP 72055ZIP 72140ZIP 72166ZIP 72026ZIP 72038ZIP 72048
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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