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Chicot County

Arkansas · 10,208 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 $33,523. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 3,909 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,208
−28%since 2000
from 14,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+23%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,523
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,024 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,418
+67%since 2000
from $12,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+9%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(3,887)
Black52.8%(5,387)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(581)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other1.1%(113)
Diversity Score69.5%(7,091)
Segregation Score41.8%(4,268)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chicot County, Arkansas?

Chicot County, Arkansas has about 10,208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chicot County, Arkansas earns about $33,523 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Chicot County, Arkansas?

About 14.6% 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 28.2% 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 5,505 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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