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Randolph County

Arkansas · 18,571 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 $42,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $92,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
18,571
+2%since 2000
from 18,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Randolph County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,844
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,534
+62%since 2000
from $14,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(17,559)
Black1%(174)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(149)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(842)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(16,553)
Black0.8%(140)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(384)
Asian0.4%(73)
Other4.3%(794)
Diversity Score18.3%(3,402)
Segregation Score26.1%(4,844)
Diversity Score
18
+296%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, Arkansas?

Randolph County, Arkansas has about 18,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Randolph County, Arkansas earns about $42,844 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, Arkansas?

About 13.8% 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 18.9% 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 2,013 residents, a change of about 12 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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