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Sevier County

Arkansas · 15,839 residents · 563.569 sq mi
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Sevier County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $95,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,839
+1%since 2000
from 15,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+8%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Sevier County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,872
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,144 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,423
+66%since 2000
from $14,122 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(11,423)
Black4.8%(757)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(3,107)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(7,869)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53%(8,400)
Black3.5%(550)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(5,508)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other4.4%(697)
Diversity Score70.1%(11,102)
Segregation Score39.6%(6,266)
Diversity Score
70
+40%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sevier County, Arkansas?

Sevier County, Arkansas has about 15,839 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sevier County, Arkansas earns about $47,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sevier County, Arkansas expensive?

In Sevier County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Sevier County, Arkansas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sevier County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sevier County, Arkansas?

About 19.8% of people in Sevier County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sevier County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sevier County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,202 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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