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Poinsett County

Arkansas · 22,965 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 $40,700. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% 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 $81,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
22,965
−10%since 2000
from 25,614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,154
+62%since 2000
from $13,087 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(23,172)
Black7.1%(1,815)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(366)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(5,183)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(19,163)
Black7.7%(1,773)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(829)
Asian0.2%(56)
Other7.3%(1,665)
Diversity Score40.3%(9,252)
Segregation Score21%(4,824)
Diversity Score
40
+99%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poinsett County, Arkansas?

Poinsett County, Arkansas has about 22,965 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poinsett County, Arkansas earns about $40,700 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 $81,200, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Poinsett County, Arkansas?

About 11.5% 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 20.4% of people in Poinsett County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poinsett County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Poinsett County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,699 residents, a change of about -7 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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