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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Poinsett County

Arkansas · 25,614 residents · 758.295 sq mi
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Poinsett County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,558. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,800. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,614
+4%since 1990
from 24,664 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+5%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,558
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,858 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,087
+49%since 1990
from $8,792 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.2%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$346
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−14%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(22,698)
Black7.5%(1,845)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(86)
Asian0.1%(26)
Diversity Score19.2%(4,728)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(23,172)
Black7.1%(1,815)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(366)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score20.2%(5,183)
Diversity Score
20
+6%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.0%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 48.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.0 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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Home value$210,400+350%
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POINSETT COUNTY VS
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Home value$117,500+151%
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POINSETT COUNTY VS
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Home value$160,200+242%
Population46,210+106%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poinsett County, Arkansas?

Poinsett County, Arkansas has about 25,614 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Poinsett County, Arkansas earns about $26,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poinsett County, Arkansas expensive?

In Poinsett County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Poinsett County, Arkansas?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Poinsett County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poinsett County, Arkansas?

About 21.2% of people in Poinsett County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poinsett County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Poinsett County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 950 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 4904Census Tract 4901Census Tract 4905.02Census Tract 4903Census Tract 4905.01Census Tract 4907Census Tract 4906Census Tract 4902
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 72472ZIP 72432ZIP 72365ZIP 72354ZIP 72386ZIP 72479ZIP 72429ZIP 72377
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