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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Randolph County

Arkansas · 18,195 residents · 651.913 sq mi
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Randolph County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,195
+10%since 1990
from 16,558 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.8
+6%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,583
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,719 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,502
+76%since 1990
from $8,219 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.3%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$362
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(16,351)
Black0.9%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(50)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score3.8%(634)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(17,559)
Black1%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(149)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score4.6%(842)
Diversity Score
5
+21%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 19.4 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 Randolph County to nearby counties

RANDOLPH COUNTY VS
Lawrence County
Income$44,882+63%
Home value$98,900+92%
Population16,273−14%
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RANDOLPH COUNTY VS
Ripley County
Income$42,037+52%
Home value$119,600+132%
Population10,717−43%
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RANDOLPH COUNTY VS
Sharp County
Income$44,637+62%
Home value$105,100+104%
Population18,122−4%
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RANDOLPH COUNTY VS
Greene County
Income$57,839+110%
Home value$169,300+228%
Population47,411+151%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, Arkansas?

Randolph County, Arkansas has about 18,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Randolph County, Arkansas earns about $27,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Randolph County, Arkansas expensive?

In Randolph County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, Arkansas?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Randolph County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Randolph County, Arkansas?

About 15.3% of people in Randolph County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Randolph County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Randolph County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,637 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9602.01
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 72455ZIP 72434ZIP 72444ZIP 72459ZIP 72460ZIP 72413ZIP 72478ZIP 72462ZIP 72449
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