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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Arkansas County

Arkansas · 20,749 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 $30,316. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,749
−4%since 1990
from 21,653 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+9%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Arkansas County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,316
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,516 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,401
+47%since 1990
from $11,169 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−16%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Arkansas County to nearby counties

ARKANSAS COUNTY VS
Monroe County
Income$43,214+43%
Home value$88,700+69%
Population6,244−61%
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ARKANSAS COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$51,778+71%
Home value$108,000+105%
Population12,764−19%
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ARKANSAS COUNTY VS
Phillips County
Income$40,134+32%
Home value$78,200+49%
Population14,255−10%
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ARKANSAS COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$51,096+69%
Home value$113,400+116%
Population62,987+298%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkansas County, Arkansas?

Arkansas County, Arkansas has about 20,749 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Arkansas County, Arkansas earns about $30,316 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 $52,600, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Arkansas County, Arkansas?

About 12.2% 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 17.8% 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 904 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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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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