Hempstead County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,508 | — | #1,911 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,787 | -37.7% | #2,905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,732 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,700 | -62.5% | #2,903 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $815 | -29.9% | #1,994 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | +60.5% | #2,694 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hempstead County has a population of 19,508, making it the #1,911 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hempstead County is $46,787, ranking #2,905 out of 3,222 counties — 37.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.2% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Hempstead County is $105,700 (-62.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $815/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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91.7% of residents in Hempstead County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% above the national rate.
About Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hempstead County, Arkansas has a total population of 19,508, making it the 1,911th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hempstead County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hempstead County is $46,787, which ranks #2,905 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Hempstead County is $105,700, 62.5% below the national median. Renters in Hempstead County pay a median gross rent of $815 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hempstead County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Hempstead County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (28.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.3%).
All data for Hempstead 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.