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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson County

Arkansas · 84,278 residents · 872.346 sq mi
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Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,327. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,278
−1%since 1990
from 85,487 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 98 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.1
+10%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K69K75K81K88K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,327
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,322 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,417
+56%since 1990
from $9,852 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.5%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
33.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(47,979)
Black43.1%(36,808)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(351)
Asian0.3%(231)
Diversity Score63%(53,819)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48%(40,475)
Black49.4%(41,623)
Hispanic / Latino1%(810)
Asian0.6%(542)
Diversity Score64.5%(54,342)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jefferson County to nearby counties

JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$51,778+65%
Home value$108,000+101%
Population12,764−80%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Grant County
Income$71,549+128%
Home value$161,700+201%
Population18,756−70%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$54,794+75%
Home value$137,600+156%
Population7,224−89%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$53,164+70%
Home value$138,100+157%
Population15,836−75%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Arkansas?

Jefferson County, Arkansas has about 84,278 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Arkansas earns about $31,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Arkansas expensive?

In Jefferson County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Arkansas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Arkansas?

About 20.5% of people in Jefferson County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,209 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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24 census tracts (top 20 by population)
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12 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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