Poinsett County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,543 | — | #1,745 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,707 | -37.8% | #2,909 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,107 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $103,000 | -63.5% | #2,948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $619 | -46.8% | #3,015 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | +59.5% | #2,681 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Poinsett County has a population of 22,543, making it the #1,745 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Poinsett County is $46,707, ranking #2,909 out of 3,222 counties — 37.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.1% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Poinsett County is $103,000 (-63.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $619/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.4%.
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91.3% of residents in Poinsett County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Poinsett County, Arkansas
Poinsett County, Arkansas has a total population of 22,543, making it the 1,745th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Poinsett County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Poinsett County is $46,707, which ranks #2,909 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Poinsett County is $103,000, 63.5% below the national median. Renters in Poinsett County pay a median gross rent of $619 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Poinsett County, 11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Poinsett County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.3%).
All data for Poinsett 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.