Faulkner County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 127,717 | — | #512 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,289 | -10.5% | #1,405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.1 years | -12.3% | #3,025 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $232,700 | -17.5% | #1,050 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,005 | -13.6% | #974 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +15.1% | #1,851 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Faulkner County has a population of 127,717, making it the #512 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Faulkner County is $67,289, ranking #1,405 out of 3,222 counties — 10.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Faulkner County is $232,700 (-17.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,005/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.3%.
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92.9% of residents in Faulkner County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Faulkner County, Arkansas
Faulkner County, Arkansas has a total population of 127,717, making it the 512th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Faulkner County is 34.1 years, which is 12.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Faulkner County is $67,289, which ranks #1,405 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Faulkner County is $232,700, 17.5% below the national median. Renters in Faulkner County pay a median gross rent of $1,005 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Faulkner County, 35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Faulkner County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%).
All data for Faulkner 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.