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Crittenden County

Arkansas · 50,902 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 $33,716. 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 has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,100. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
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
50,902
Unchangedsince 2000
from 50,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+7%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K48K50K51K53K1990201020202024Crittenden County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,716
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,241
+26%since 2000
from $14,424 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(25,643)
Black46.8%(23,828)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(720)
Asian0.5%(236)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(32,930)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(23,028)
Black51%(25,953)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,014)
Asian0.6%(301)
Other2.1%(1,086)
Diversity Score67.9%(34,559)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crittenden County, Arkansas?

Crittenden County, Arkansas has about 50,902 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crittenden County, Arkansas earns about $33,716 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 $101,100, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Crittenden County, Arkansas?

About 14.2% 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 27.4% 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 963 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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