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Woodruff County

Arkansas · 6,269 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 $40,331. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 2,472 residents. 15% 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 $74,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,269
−28%since 2000
from 8,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
46.2
+20%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Woodruff County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(330)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(371)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(379)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(394)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(317)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.5%(531)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(690)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(769)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.5%(970)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.8%(925)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.1%(446)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(147)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,331
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,099 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,677
+94%since 2000
from $13,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(5,899)
Black30.6%(2,671)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(4,235)
Black25.5%(1,601)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(96)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1%(62)
Segregation Score
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(9)
Ancestry
American8.5%(552)
Irish4.4%(282)
English3.2%(206)
German2.9%(185)
Italian0.6%(41)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(13)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Dutch0.1%(6)
Polish0.1%(6)
Portuguese0.1%(4)
Welsh0.1%(4)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
French0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(745)
Married55.2%(1,362)
Widowed3%(74)
Divorced11.6%(287)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(615)
Married47.9%(1,221)
Widowed13.7%(349)
Divorced14.2%(363)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodruff County, Arkansas?

Woodruff County, Arkansas has about 6,269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodruff County, Arkansas earns about $40,331 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 $74,300, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Woodruff County, Arkansas?

About 15.1% 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 22.4% 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 3,251 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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