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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Phillips County

Arkansas · 26,445 residents · 690.36 sq mi
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Phillips County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,231. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,600. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,445
−8%since 1990
from 28,838 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.0
+7%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,231
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,071 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,288
+84%since 1990
from $6,692 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
32.7%
−10.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
56.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
43.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−29%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(12,895)
Black54.5%(15,716)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(195)
Asian0.5%(132)
Diversity Score63.7%(18,371)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(10,245)
Black58.6%(15,495)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(382)
Asian0.3%(80)
Diversity Score62.1%(16,435)
Diversity Score
62
−2%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.2%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+5%since 1990
from 14.5 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 Phillips County to nearby counties

PHILLIPS COUNTY VS
Coahoma County
Income$37,461+69%
Home value$90,300+107%
Population19,849+39%
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PHILLIPS COUNTY VS
Lee County
Income$34,375+55%
Home value$75,300+73%
Population8,029−44%
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PHILLIPS COUNTY VS
Monroe County
Income$43,214+94%
Home value$88,700+103%
Population6,244−56%
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PHILLIPS COUNTY VS
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Income$53,164+139%
Home value$138,100+217%
Population15,836+11%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips County, Arkansas?

Phillips County, Arkansas has about 26,445 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Phillips County, Arkansas earns about $22,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillips County, Arkansas expensive?

In Phillips County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $43,600, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips County, Arkansas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Phillips County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillips County, Arkansas?

About 32.7% of people in Phillips County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillips County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillips County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,393 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 4803Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4802.01Census Tract 4802.02Census Tract 4805Census Tract 4804Census Tract 4806
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 72390ZIP 72342ZIP 72366ZIP 72355ZIP 72374ZIP 72333ZIP 72389ZIP 72353ZIP 72383ZIP 72369ZIP 72367
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