Ouachita County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,085 | — | #1,769 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,268 | -34.4% | #2,812 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #975 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $102,100 | -63.8% | #2,953 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $764 | -34.3% | #2,383 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | +49.8% | #2,555 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ouachita County has a population of 22,085, making it the #1,769 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ouachita County is $49,268, ranking #2,812 out of 3,222 counties — 34.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.9% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Ouachita County is $102,100 (-63.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $764/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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93.1% of residents in Ouachita County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Ouachita County, Arkansas
Ouachita County, Arkansas has a total population of 22,085, making it the 1,769th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ouachita County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ouachita County is $49,268, which ranks #2,812 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Ouachita County is $102,100, 63.8% below the national median. Renters in Ouachita County pay a median gross rent of $764 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ouachita County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Ouachita County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Ouachita 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.