Columbia County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,349 | — | #1,758 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,334 | -26.4% | #2,452 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.2 years | -12.1% | #3,020 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,100 | -46.0% | #2,205 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $649 | -44.2% | #2,938 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | +67.7% | #2,772 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Columbia County has a population of 22,349, making it the #1,758 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.2 years, which is 12.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Columbia County is $55,334, ranking #2,452 out of 3,222 counties — 26.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.1% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Columbia County is $152,100 (-46.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $649/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.7%.
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92.5% of residents in Columbia County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Columbia County, Arkansas
Columbia County, Arkansas has a total population of 22,349, making it the 1,758th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Columbia County is 34.2 years, which is 12.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Columbia County is $55,334, which ranks #2,452 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Columbia County is $152,100, 46.0% below the national median. Renters in Columbia County pay a median gross rent of $649 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Columbia County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Columbia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Columbia 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.