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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Crittenden County

Arkansas · 50,866 residents · 612.865 sq mi
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Crittenden County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,109. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,900. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

50,866
+2%since 1990
from 49,939 in 1990
1990 – 2025
83 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 81 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+7%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K48K50K51K53K1990201020202024Crittenden County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,109
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,948 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,424
+55%since 1990
from $9,334 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$486
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
60.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
39.7% rent
2.2
−5%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(28,119)
Black42.9%(21,438)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(307)
Asian0.3%(151)
Diversity Score63.1%(31,506)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(25,643)
Black46.8%(23,828)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(720)
Asian0.5%(236)
Diversity Score64.7%(32,930)
65
+3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crittenden County, Arkansas?

Crittenden County, Arkansas has about 50,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Crittenden County, Arkansas earns about $30,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crittenden County, Arkansas expensive?

In Crittenden County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Crittenden County, Arkansas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crittenden County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crittenden County, Arkansas?

About 25.3% of people in Crittenden County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crittenden County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Crittenden County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 927 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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