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White County

Arkansas · 76,822 residents · 1,033.966 sq mi
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White County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $125,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,822
+14%since 2000
from 67,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K60K67K74K81K1990201020202024White County
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,801
+50%since 2000
from $15,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(62,177)
Black3.6%(2,389)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,264)
Asian0.3%(210)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(9,393)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(64,363)
Black4.8%(3,677)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(3,499)
Asian0.8%(616)
Other2.7%(2,040)
Diversity Score30.2%(23,236)
Segregation Score31.5%(24,177)
Diversity Score
30
+116%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White County, Arkansas?

White County, Arkansas has about 76,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White County, Arkansas earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White County, Arkansas expensive?

In White County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $125,300, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in White County, Arkansas?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in White County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White County, Arkansas?

About 14.4% of people in White County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has White County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, White County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,146 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 712.02Census Tract 702Census Tract 704.01Census Tract 703Census Tract 709.01Census Tract 709.02Census Tract 712.01Census Tract 710.02Census Tract 704.02Census Tract 707Census Tract 711.01Census Tract 701Census Tract 706Census Tract 708.01Census Tract 705.01Census Tract 710.01Census Tract 711.02Census Tract 705.02Census Tract 708.02
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 72143ZIP 72012ZIP 72081ZIP 72010ZIP 72121ZIP 72136ZIP 72102ZIP 72137ZIP 72082ZIP 72045ZIP 72068ZIP 72060ZIP 72139ZIP 72085ZIP 72052ZIP 72178
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