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Cross County

Arkansas · 16,833 residents · 616.318 sq mi
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Cross County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,379. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 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 $83,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
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
16,833
−14%since 2000
from 19,526 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Cross County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,379
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,362 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,205
+60%since 2000
from $15,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(14,525)
Black23.6%(4,608)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(181)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.6%(9,295)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(12,067)
Black21.7%(3,651)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(352)
Asian0.6%(102)
Other7.9%(1,326)
Diversity Score59.3%(9,989)
Segregation Score45.3%(7,618)
Diversity Score
59
+25%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross County, Arkansas?

Cross County, Arkansas has about 16,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cross County, Arkansas earns about $44,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross County, Arkansas expensive?

In Cross County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Cross County, Arkansas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cross County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross County, Arkansas?

About 17.2% of people in Cross County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cross County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cross County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,392 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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