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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hempstead County

Arkansas · 23,587 residents · 727.2 sq mi
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Hempstead County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,622. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,100. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

23,587
+9%since 1990
from 21,621 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+2%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K22K23K24K1990201020202024Hempstead County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,622
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,986 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,103
+64%since 1990
from $8,583 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
30.7% rent
1.7
−17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(14,800)
Black29.9%(6,461)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(379)
Asian0.4%(93)
Diversity Score57.6%(12,452)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(14,108)
Black30.1%(7,107)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,946)
Asian0.2%(40)
Diversity Score66.2%(15,608)
66
+15%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.9 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 Hempstead County, Arkansas?

Hempstead County, Arkansas has about 23,587 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hempstead County, Arkansas earns about $28,622 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hempstead County, Arkansas expensive?

In Hempstead County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Hempstead County, Arkansas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hempstead County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hempstead County, Arkansas?

About 20.3% of people in Hempstead County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hempstead County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hempstead County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,966 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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