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Ashley County

Arkansas · 21,853 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 $34,934. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,853
−10%since 2000
from 24,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+11%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,934
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,758 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,779
+20%since 2000
from $15,702 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+15%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(16,702)
Black26.9%(6,506)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(776)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(13,383)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(14,901)
Black25.7%(5,619)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,069)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other1.6%(346)
Diversity Score59%(12,898)
Diversity Score
59
+7%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashley County, Arkansas?

Ashley County, Arkansas has about 21,853 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashley County, Arkansas earns about $34,934 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Ashley County, Arkansas?

About 13.7% 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 18.5% 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 2,466 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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