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Phillips County

Arkansas · 16,568 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 $33,724. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 9,877 residents. 15% 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 $80,800. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
16,568
−37%since 2000
from 26,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+25%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K18K22K26K30K1990201020202024Phillips County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,724
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,231 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,379
+66%since 2000
from $12,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(5,541)
Black62.2%(10,305)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(264)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other0.5%(86)
Diversity Score60.2%(9,980)
Segregation Score33.5%(5,558)
Diversity Score
60
−3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips County, Arkansas?

Phillips County, Arkansas has about 16,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phillips County, Arkansas earns about $33,724 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips County, Arkansas?

About 15.5% 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 31.3% 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 12,270 residents, a change of about -43 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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