Jefferson County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,802 | — | #853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,096 | -32.0% | #2,713 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,400 | -59.8% | #2,794 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | -23.6% | #1,500 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | +47.3% | #2,526 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 64,802, making it the #853 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $51,096, ranking #2,713 out of 3,222 counties — 32.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.6% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $113,400 (-59.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $888/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.
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94.9% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Arkansas
Jefferson County, Arkansas has a total population of 64,802, making it the 853rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $51,096, which ranks #2,713 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $113,400, 59.8% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $888 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.4 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 56.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.7%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Jefferson 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.