Arkansas County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,515 | — | #2,070 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,164 | -29.3% | #2,586 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,675 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $138,100 | -51.0% | #2,409 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $843 | -27.5% | #1,800 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | +50.9% | #2,570 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Arkansas County has a population of 16,515, making it the #2,070 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Arkansas County is $53,164, ranking #2,586 out of 3,222 counties — 29.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.0% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Arkansas County is $138,100 (-51.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $843/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.6%.
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90.3% of residents in Arkansas County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Arkansas County, Arkansas
Arkansas County, Arkansas has a total population of 16,515, making it the 2,070th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Arkansas County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Arkansas County is $53,164, which ranks #2,586 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Arkansas County is $138,100, 51.0% below the national median. Renters in Arkansas County pay a median gross rent of $843 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Arkansas County, 13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.5 min.
Arkansas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Arkansas County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.