Cross County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,543 | — | #2,068 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,863 | -32.3% | #2,722 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,500 | -58.3% | #2,721 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $764 | -34.3% | #2,382 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | +56.5% | #2,646 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cross County has a population of 16,543, making it the #2,068 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cross County is $50,863, ranking #2,722 out of 3,222 counties — 32.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.7% and unemployment stands at 10.7%.
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The median home value in Cross County is $117,500 (-58.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $764/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.5%.
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91.3% of residents in Cross County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Cross County, Arkansas
Cross County, Arkansas has a total population of 16,543, making it the 2,068th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cross County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cross County is $50,863, which ranks #2,722 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.3% 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 10.7%.
The median home value in Cross County is $117,500, 58.3% below the national median. Renters in Cross County pay a median gross rent of $764 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cross County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.
Cross County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.8%) and Two or More Races (7.1%).
All data for Cross 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.