Crittenden County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 47,266 #1,054 / 3,222
67th
Median Household Income $55,358 -26.3% #2,447 / 3,222
24th
Median Age 36.2 years -6.9% #2,844 / 3,222
12th
Median Home Value $160,200 -43.2% #2,020 / 3,222
37th
Median Gross Rent $911 -21.7% #1,373 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 21.0% +66.6% #2,760 / 3,222
14th

Demographics

Crittenden County has a population of 47,266, making it the #1,054 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Crittenden County is $55,358, ranking #2,447 out of 3,222 counties — 26.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 10.2%.

Median Household Income
$55,358 −26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,447 of 3,222
24th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,786 −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,724 of 3,222
15th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.0% +66.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,760 of 3,222
14th percentile
Unemployment Rate
10.2% +92.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,106 of 3,222
4th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0% −49.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,494 of 3,222
23th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.5 min −11.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,033 of 3,222
37th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Crittenden County is $160,200 (-43.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $911/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.4%.

Median Home Value
$160,200 −43.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,020 of 3,222
37th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$911 −21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,373 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
57.4% −10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,062 of 3,222
5th percentile
57.4% Homeownership

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Health

90.4% of residents in Crittenden County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.

90.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.4% −1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,070 of 3,222
36th percentile

About Crittenden County, Arkansas

Crittenden County, Arkansas has a total population of 47,266, making it the 1,054th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Crittenden County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Crittenden County is $55,358, which ranks #2,447 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2%.

The median home value in Crittenden County is $160,200, 43.2% below the national median. Renters in Crittenden County pay a median gross rent of $911 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Crittenden County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.

Crittenden County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 50.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.8%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).

All data for Crittenden 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.