Conway County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,054 | — | #1,818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,187 | -27.9% | #2,521 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,100 | -45.3% | #2,170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $755 | -35.1% | #2,448 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | +56.4% | #2,644 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Conway County has a population of 21,054, making it the #1,818 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Conway County is $54,187, ranking #2,521 out of 3,222 counties — 27.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.7% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Conway County is $154,100 (-45.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $755/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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94.2% of residents in Conway County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Conway County, Arkansas
Conway County, Arkansas has a total population of 21,054, making it the 1,818th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Conway County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Conway County is $54,187, which ranks #2,521 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Conway County is $154,100, 45.3% below the national median. Renters in Conway County pay a median gross rent of $755 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Conway County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Conway County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%).
All data for Conway 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.