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Hempstead County

Arkansas · 20,065 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 $45,484. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 16% 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 $87,700. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
20,065
−15%since 2000
from 23,587 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+14%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K20K22K23K24K1990201020202024Hempstead County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,484
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,622 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,178
+57%since 2000
from $14,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(14,108)
Black30.1%(7,107)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,946)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(15,608)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(10,558)
Black28.1%(5,644)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,953)
Asian0.4%(88)
Other2.7%(548)
Diversity Score76.4%(15,325)
Segregation Score40.4%(8,114)
Diversity Score
76
+15%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hempstead County, Arkansas?

Hempstead County, Arkansas has about 20,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hempstead County, Arkansas earns about $45,484 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Hempstead County, Arkansas?

About 16.0% 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 22.0% of people in Hempstead County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hempstead County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hempstead County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,556 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 4805Census Tract 4804Census Tract 4803.02Census Tract 4801.01Census Tract 4801.02Census Tract 4802Census Tract 4803.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 71801ZIP 71838ZIP 71862ZIP 71825ZIP 71855ZIP 71847ZIP 71859
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