Chicot County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,765 | — | #2,502 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,045 | -48.0% | #3,088 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,142 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $89,100 | -68.4% | #3,101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $574 | -50.6% | #3,093 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.6% | +79.7% | #2,880 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chicot County has a population of 9,765, making it the #2,502 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chicot County is $39,045, ranking #3,088 out of 3,222 counties — 48.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.6% and unemployment stands at 9.0%.
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The median home value in Chicot County is $89,100 (-68.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $574/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.2%.
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89.1% of residents in Chicot County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
About Chicot County, Arkansas
Chicot County, Arkansas has a total population of 9,765, making it the 2,502nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chicot County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chicot County is $39,045, which ranks #3,088 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 48.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0%.
The median home value in Chicot County is $89,100, 68.4% below the national median. Renters in Chicot County pay a median gross rent of $574 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chicot County, 18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Chicot County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 53.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for Chicot 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.