Hot Spring County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,180 | — | #1,389 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,405 | -26.3% | #2,443 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,100 | -46.4% | #2,224 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $768 | -34.0% | #2,350 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | +19.8% | #1,960 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hot Spring County has a population of 33,180, making it the #1,389 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hot Spring County is $55,405, ranking #2,443 out of 3,222 counties — 26.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Hot Spring County is $151,100 (-46.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $768/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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92.8% of residents in Hot Spring County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Hot Spring County, Arkansas has a total population of 33,180, making it the 1,389th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hot Spring County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hot Spring County is $55,405, which ranks #2,443 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Hot Spring County is $151,100, 46.4% below the national median. Renters in Hot Spring County pay a median gross rent of $768 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hot Spring County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.4 min.
Hot Spring County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Hot Spring 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.