Dallas County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,242 #2,793 / 3,222
13th
Median Household Income $42,500 -43.4% #3,015 / 3,222
6th
Median Age 45.4 years +16.7% #681 / 3,222
79th
Median Home Value $97,300 -65.5% #3,024 / 3,222
6th
Median Gross Rent $627 -46.1% #2,996 / 3,222
7th
Poverty Rate 13.9% +10.5% #1,735 / 3,222
46th

Demographics

Dallas County has a population of 6,242, making it the #2,793 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Dallas County is $42,500, ranking #3,015 out of 3,222 counties — 43.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 8.2%.

Median Household Income
$42,500 −43.4% vs nat'l
Rank #3,015 of 3,222
6th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,773 −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,726 of 3,222
15th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.9% +10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,735 of 3,222
46th percentile
Unemployment Rate
8.2% +55.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,975 of 3,222
8th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.3% −66.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,144 of 3,222
2th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.6 min −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,561 of 3,222
52th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Dallas County is $97,300 (-65.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $627/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.6%.

Median Home Value
$97,300 −65.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,024 of 3,222
6th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$627 −46.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,996 of 3,222
7th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.6% +12.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,918 of 3,222
40th percentile
72.6% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Dallas County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #241 of 3,222
93th percentile

About Dallas County, Arkansas

Dallas County, Arkansas has a total population of 6,242, making it the 2,793rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dallas County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Dallas County is $42,500, which ranks #3,015 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2%.

The median home value in Dallas County is $97,300, 65.5% below the national median. Renters in Dallas County pay a median gross rent of $627 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Dallas County, 11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.

Dallas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (42.6%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).

All data for Dallas 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.