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Stone County

Arkansas · 12,359 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 $36,067. 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 $135,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,359
+7%since 2000
from 11,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+16%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Stone County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,067
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,209 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,462
+45%since 2000
from $14,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+39%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(11,387)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(271)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other4.6%(571)
Diversity Score17.1%(2,113)
Segregation Score24.9%(3,077)
Diversity Score
17
+459%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stone County, Arkansas?

Stone County, Arkansas has about 12,359 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stone County, Arkansas earns about $36,067 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 $135,800, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Stone County, Arkansas?

About 12.6% 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 20.4% 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 2,584 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502.04Census Tract 9502.03Census Tract 9502.01
7 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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