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Conway County

Arkansas · 21,273 residents · 551.917 sq mi
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Conway County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
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
21,273
+5%since 2000
from 20,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+7%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K20K21K21K1990201020202024Conway County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,209 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,909
+24%since 2000
from $16,056 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(16,973)
Black13%(2,649)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(359)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(6,710)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(17,533)
Black11.2%(2,376)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(757)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other2.1%(443)
Diversity Score37.6%(7,998)
Diversity Score
38
+14%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conway County, Arkansas?

Conway County, Arkansas has about 21,273 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Conway County, Arkansas earns about $32,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conway County, Arkansas expensive?

In Conway County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Conway County, Arkansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Conway County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conway County, Arkansas?

About 17.0% of people in Conway County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conway County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Conway County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,122 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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