Randolph County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 18,838 #1,942 / 3,222
40th
Median Household Income $50,911 -32.3% #2,721 / 3,222
16th
Median Age 39.6 years +1.8% #2,221 / 3,222
31th
Median Home Value $130,600 -53.7% #2,512 / 3,222
22th
Median Gross Rent $674 -42.0% #2,856 / 3,222
11th
Poverty Rate 22.4% +77.7% #2,860 / 3,222
11th

Demographics

Randolph County has a population of 18,838, making it the #1,942 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Randolph County is $50,911, ranking #2,721 out of 3,222 counties — 32.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.4% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.

Median Household Income
$50,911 −32.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,721 of 3,222
16th percentile
Per Capita Income
$26,607 −35.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,837 of 3,222
12th percentile
Poverty Rate
22.4% +77.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,860 of 3,222
11th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.3% −0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,170 of 3,222
33th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1% −64.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,099 of 3,222
4th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.6 min −7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,790 of 3,222
44th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Randolph County is $130,600 (-53.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $674/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.

Median Home Value
$130,600 −53.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,512 of 3,222
22th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$674 −42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,856 of 3,222
11th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.5% +14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,788 of 3,222
45th percentile
73.5% Homeownership

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Health

92.8% of residents in Randolph County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.

92.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.8% +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,449 of 3,222
55th percentile

About Randolph County, Arkansas

Randolph County, Arkansas has a total population of 18,838, making it the 1,942nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Randolph County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Randolph County is $50,911, which ranks #2,721 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.

The median home value in Randolph County is $130,600, 53.7% below the national median. Renters in Randolph County pay a median gross rent of $674 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Randolph County, 12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.

Randolph County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).

All data for Randolph 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.