Phillips County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,450 | — | #2,128 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,134 | -46.6% | #3,068 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,819 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $78,200 | -72.3% | #3,177 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $737 | -36.6% | #2,546 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.3% | +132.9% | #3,078 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Phillips County has a population of 15,450, making it the #2,128 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Phillips County is $40,134, ranking #3,068 out of 3,222 counties — 46.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 29.3% and unemployment stands at 14.4%.
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The median home value in Phillips County is $78,200 (-72.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $737/mo and the homeownership rate is 51.2%.
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92.4% of residents in Phillips County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Phillips County, Arkansas
Phillips County, Arkansas has a total population of 15,450, making it the 2,128th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Phillips County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Phillips County is $40,134, which ranks #3,068 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 29.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4%.
The median home value in Phillips County is $78,200, 72.3% below the national median. Renters in Phillips County pay a median gross rent of $737 per month. The homeownership rate is 51.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Phillips County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Phillips County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 60.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (32.9%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Phillips 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.