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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ashley County

Arkansas · 24,209 residents · 925.492 sq mi
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Ashley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,758. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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
24,209
Unchangedsince 1990
from 24,319 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+6%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,758
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,609 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,702
+62%since 1990
from $9,696 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.5%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$414
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(17,483)
Black27.3%(6,631)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(286)
Asian0.1%(23)
Diversity Score52.8%(12,838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(16,702)
Black26.9%(6,506)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(776)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score55.3%(13,383)
Diversity Score
55
+5%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−6%since 1990
from 14.4 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 Ashley County to nearby counties

ASHLEY COUNTY VS
Morehouse Parish
Income$39,454+24%
Home value$118,800+141%
Population23,705+33%
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ASHLEY COUNTY VS
Drew County
Income$42,824+35%
Home value$140,800+186%
Population17,054−4%
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ASHLEY COUNTY VS
Chicot County
Income$39,045+23%
Home value$89,100+81%
Population9,107−49%
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ASHLEY COUNTY VS
Bradley County
Income$41,476+31%
Home value$94,800+93%
Population9,828−45%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashley County, Arkansas?

Ashley County, Arkansas has about 24,209 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ashley County, Arkansas earns about $31,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashley County, Arkansas expensive?

In Ashley County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Ashley County, Arkansas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ashley County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashley County, Arkansas?

About 17.5% of people in Ashley County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashley County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashley County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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