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Miller County

Arkansas · 42,600 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 $45,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,600
+5%since 2000
from 40,443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.9
+14%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K41K43K44K1990201020202024Miller County
202442K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(2,520)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(2,717)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(2,975)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(2,614)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(2,449)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.6%(5,349)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(5,463)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.7%(5,413)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(5,738)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.5%(4,461)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(2,239)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(662)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,391
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,951 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,828
+45%since 2000
from $16,444 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Miller County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(29,606)
Black22.9%(9,250)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(641)
Asian0.4%(150)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(27,593)
Black25.6%(10,922)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,583)
Asian0.5%(205)
Other3.4%(1,434)
Segregation Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(1,361)
Panamanian0.2%(68)
Argentine0%(14)
Cuban0%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(71)
Thai0.1%(48)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(87)
Ancestry
American16.2%(7,048)
Irish10%(4,371)
English6.5%(2,849)
German6.1%(2,646)
Scottish1.4%(601)
French1.2%(514)
Italian1.1%(472)
Swedish0.9%(375)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(264)
Dutch0.5%(232)
Lebanese0.3%(147)
Welsh0.3%(116)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.2%(106)
West Indian0.2%(98)
Polish0.2%(84)
British0.2%(82)
Norwegian0.2%(75)
Arab0.1%(58)
Swiss0.1%(50)
Austrian0.1%(40)
Russian0.1%(28)
Nigerian0.1%(24)
Greek0.1%(23)
Ukrainian0%(21)
Hungarian0%(12)
Czech0%(11)
Danish0%(8)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(5,873)
Married43.7%(7,357)
Widowed3.7%(630)
Divorced17.6%(2,958)
Women 15+
Never married30.6%(5,322)
Married41.3%(7,175)
Widowed13.4%(2,338)
Divorced14.7%(2,551)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miller County, Arkansas?

Miller County, Arkansas has about 42,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Miller County, Arkansas earns about $45,391 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 $113,400, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Miller County, Arkansas?

About 18.0% 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 17.7% 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 4,133 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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