Ashley County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,429 | — | #1,966 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,266 | -41.1% | #2,986 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,259 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $91,900 | -67.4% | #3,076 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $703 | -39.6% | #2,726 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | +75.8% | #2,849 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ashley County has a population of 18,429, making it the #1,966 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ashley County is $44,266, ranking #2,986 out of 3,222 counties — 41.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.1% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Ashley County is $91,900 (-67.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $703/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.8%.
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90.1% of residents in Ashley County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Ashley County, Arkansas
Ashley County, Arkansas has a total population of 18,429, making it the 1,966th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ashley County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ashley County is $44,266, which ranks #2,986 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Ashley County is $91,900, 67.4% below the national median. Renters in Ashley County pay a median gross rent of $703 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ashley County, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Ashley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for Ashley 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.