Craighead County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 113,249 | — | #554 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,548 | -20.8% | #2,118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.5 years | -11.3% | #2,998 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $210,400 | -25.4% | #1,301 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $958 | -17.6% | #1,149 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | +59.7% | #2,683 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Craighead County has a population of 113,249, making it the #554 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.5 years, which is 11.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Craighead County is $59,548, ranking #2,118 out of 3,222 counties — 20.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.1% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Craighead County is $210,400 (-25.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $958/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.1%.
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91.8% of residents in Craighead County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Craighead County, Arkansas
Craighead County, Arkansas has a total population of 113,249, making it the 554th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Craighead County is 34.5 years, which is 11.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Craighead County is $59,548, which ranks #2,118 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Craighead County is $210,400, 25.4% below the national median. Renters in Craighead County pay a median gross rent of $958 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Craighead County, 29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Craighead County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (16.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Craighead 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.