Crittenden County, Arkansas
Located in Arkansas, Crittenden County has a population of 47,266 residents and a median age of 36.2 years, making it the #1,054 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 21.0%. The median home value is $160,200, and the median household income is $55,358, which is 26% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
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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 Trend
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Education
In Crittenden County, 17.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 49.6% below the national average, ranking #2,494 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Crittenden County is 69.2 years. 28.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.6% of adults in Crittenden County smoke , 41.5% are obese , and 15.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 22.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Crittenden County is 28.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
29.3% of children in Crittenden County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 12.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 47.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Crittenden County is 47.2%. The mean commute time is 24.5 min, which is 11.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Crittenden County voted Democratic with a margin of 2.2%. The vote was 50.1% Dem / 47.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.