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Phillips County

Arkansas · 21,757 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 $27,361. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 4,688 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,200. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,757
−18%since 2000
from 26,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+12%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K18K22K26K30K1990201020202024Phillips County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,361
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,231 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,244
+24%since 2000
from $12,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(10,245)
Black58.6%(15,495)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(382)
Asian0.3%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(16,435)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(7,535)
Black62.7%(13,652)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(287)
Asian0.3%(64)
Other0.4%(84)
Diversity Score60%(13,047)
Diversity Score
60
−4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips County, Arkansas?

Phillips County, Arkansas has about 21,757 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phillips County, Arkansas earns about $27,361 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 $60,200, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips County, Arkansas?

About 12.1% 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 32.4% 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 7,081 residents, a change of about -25 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
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