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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Miller County

Arkansas · 40,443 residents · 624.04 sq mi
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Miller County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,951. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

40,443
+5%since 1990
from 38,467 in 1990
1990 – 2025
65 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 62 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+7%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38K40K41K43K44K1990201020202024Miller County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,951
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,232 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,444
+70%since 1990
from $9,663 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.3%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
32.0% rent
1.9
−8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(29,427)
Black22.4%(8,609)
Hispanic / Latino1%(400)
Asian0.4%(150)
Diversity Score47.2%(18,153)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(29,606)
Black22.9%(9,250)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(641)
Asian0.4%(150)
Diversity Score48.5%(19,598)
48
+3%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−26%since 1990
from 18.4 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 Miller County, Arkansas?

Miller County, Arkansas has about 40,443 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Miller County, Arkansas earns about $30,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miller County, Arkansas expensive?

In Miller County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $60,200, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Miller County, Arkansas?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Miller County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miller County, Arkansas?

About 19.3% of people in Miller County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miller County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Miller County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,976 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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