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Chicot County

Arkansas · 11,800 residents · 636.978 sq mi
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Chicot County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,676. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,317 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,700. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
11,800
−16%since 2000
from 14,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+15%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
$21,676
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,024 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,668
+14%since 2000
from $12,825 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(5,980)
Black53.4%(7,541)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(407)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(9,271)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(4,761)
Black53.8%(6,347)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(542)
Asian0.4%(53)
Other1.1%(131)
Diversity Score68.5%(8,086)
Diversity Score
69
+4%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chicot County, Arkansas?

Chicot County, Arkansas has about 11,800 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chicot County, Arkansas earns about $21,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chicot County, Arkansas expensive?

In Chicot County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Chicot County, Arkansas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chicot County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chicot County, Arkansas?

About 34.1% of people in Chicot County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chicot County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chicot County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,913 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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