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Cleveland County

Arkansas · 7,550 residents · 597.91 sq mi
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Cleveland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,349. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,400. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,550
−12%since 2000
from 8,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+21%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Cleveland County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,349
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,998
+56%since 2000
from $15,362 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+32%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(7,199)
Black13.1%(1,124)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(139)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(2,790)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(6,429)
Black8.9%(675)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(182)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other2.1%(158)
Diversity Score30.8%(2,325)
Segregation Score11.6%(880)
Diversity Score
31
−5%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cleveland County, Arkansas?

Cleveland County, Arkansas has about 7,550 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cleveland County, Arkansas earns about $46,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cleveland County, Arkansas expensive?

In Cleveland County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $90,400, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Cleveland County, Arkansas?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cleveland County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cleveland County, Arkansas?

About 14.7% of people in Cleveland County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cleveland County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cleveland County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 231 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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