Faulkner County, Arkansas
Located in Arkansas, Faulkner County has a population of 127,717 residents and a median age of 34.1 years, making it the #512 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.5%. The median home value is $232,700, and the median household income is $67,289, which is 10% below the national median.
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.
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 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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Faulkner County, 35.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 3.7% above the national average, ranking #465 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Faulkner County is 75.7 years. 19.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.1% of adults in Faulkner County smoke , 37.8% are obese , and 17.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 15.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Faulkner County is 5.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.5 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
15.4% of children in Faulkner County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 16.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Faulkner County is 58.6%. The mean commute time is 28.0 min, which is 1.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Faulkner County voted Republican with a margin of 32.3%. The vote was 32.6% Dem / 64.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.