Mississippi County, Arkansas
Located in Arkansas, Mississippi County has a population of 39,126 residents and a median age of 37.3 years, making it the #1,226 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 21.1%. The median home value is $122,500, and the median household income is $52,548, which is 30% below the national median.
Demographics
Mississippi County has a population of 39,126, making it the #1,226 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Mississippi County is $52,548, ranking #2,628 out of 3,222 counties — 30.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.1% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Mississippi County is $122,500 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Mississippi County, 13.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 59.3% below the national average, ranking #2,965 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Mississippi County is 67.9 years. 29.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
24.4% of adults in Mississippi County smoke , 43.2% are obese , and 16.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 28.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Mississippi County is 28.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 28.0 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
31.1% of children in Mississippi County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 9.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 49.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Mississippi County is 41.1%. The mean commute time is 21.8 min, which is 20.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Mississippi County voted Republican with a margin of 31.7%. The vote was 33.3% Dem / 65% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 9.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Mississippi County, Arkansas
Mississippi County, Arkansas has a total population of 39,126, making it the 1,226th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mississippi County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mississippi County is $52,548, which ranks #2,628 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Mississippi County is $122,500, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Mississippi County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mississippi County, 13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.
Mississippi County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%).
All data for Mississippi 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.