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Ouachita County

Arkansas · 22,650 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 $38,279. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 6,140 residents. 13% 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 $76,900. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
22,650
−21%since 2000
from 28,790 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+15%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K26K29K31K1990201020202024Ouachita County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,279
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,338
+41%since 2000
from $15,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(17,114)
Black38.5%(11,084)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(210)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(17,533)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(12,092)
Black39.1%(8,856)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(516)
Asian0.5%(123)
Other0.5%(105)
Diversity Score65.2%(14,778)
Segregation Score17.9%(4,063)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ouachita County, Arkansas?

Ouachita County, Arkansas has about 22,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ouachita County, Arkansas earns about $38,279 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Ouachita County, Arkansas?

About 13.5% 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 21.6% 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 7,924 residents, a change of about -26 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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