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Stone County

Arkansas · 12,394 residents · 606.44 sq mi
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Stone County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,380. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,394
+8%since 2000
from 11,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+11%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Stone County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,380
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,209 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,090
+14%since 2000
from $14,134 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(11,092)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(124)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(352)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(11,912)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(157)
Asian0.4%(45)
Other0.7%(84)
Diversity Score6%(742)
Diversity Score
6
+96%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stone County, Arkansas?

Stone County, Arkansas has about 12,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stone County, Arkansas earns about $30,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stone County, Arkansas expensive?

In Stone County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Stone County, Arkansas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stone County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stone County, Arkansas?

About 23.4% of people in Stone County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stone County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stone County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,619 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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