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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ouachita County

Arkansas · 28,790 residents · 732.721 sq mi
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Ouachita County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,341. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,790
−6%since 1990
from 30,574 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+9%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,341
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,118
+52%since 1990
from $9,974 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.5%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$355
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
28.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−12%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(19,685)
Black35.2%(10,756)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(166)
Asian0.1%(36)
Diversity Score58.4%(17,865)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(17,114)
Black38.5%(11,084)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(210)
Asian0.2%(67)
Diversity Score60.9%(17,533)
Diversity Score
61
+4%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−9%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Ouachita County to nearby counties

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Home value$110,700+135%
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OUACHITA COUNTY VS
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Income$53,886+84%
Home value$83,300+76%
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OUACHITA COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ouachita County, Arkansas?

Ouachita County, Arkansas has about 28,790 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ouachita County, Arkansas earns about $29,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ouachita County, Arkansas expensive?

In Ouachita County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $47,200, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Ouachita County, Arkansas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ouachita County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ouachita County, Arkansas?

About 19.5% of people in Ouachita County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ouachita County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ouachita County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,784 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9503.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 71701ZIP 71720ZIP 71764ZIP 71726ZIP 71751
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