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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Woodruff County

Arkansas · 8,741 residents · 585.973 sq mi
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Woodruff County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,099. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,700. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,741
−8%since 1990
from 9,520 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+12%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Woodruff County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,099
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,024 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,269
+75%since 1990
from $7,583 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.0%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$291
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
65.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
34.6% rent
1.5
−29%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(6,646)
Black29.8%(2,840)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(16)
Asian0.2%(15)
Diversity Score53.2%(5,064)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(5,899)
Black30.6%(2,671)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score54.9%(4,795)
55
+3%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.6%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodruff County, Arkansas?

Woodruff County, Arkansas has about 8,741 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Woodruff County, Arkansas earns about $22,099 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodruff County, Arkansas expensive?

In Woodruff County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $33,700, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Woodruff County, Arkansas?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Woodruff County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodruff County, Arkansas?

About 27.0% of people in Woodruff County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodruff County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodruff County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 779 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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