Sebastian County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 128,900 | — | #511 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,790 | -23.1% | #2,276 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,575 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $176,200 | -37.5% | #1,682 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $886 | -23.8% | #1,512 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +26.7% | #2,114 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sebastian County has a population of 128,900, making it the #511 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sebastian County is $57,790, ranking #2,276 out of 3,222 counties — 23.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Sebastian County is $176,200 (-37.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $886/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.4%.
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89.5% of residents in Sebastian County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Sebastian County, Arkansas
Sebastian County, Arkansas has a total population of 128,900, making it the 511th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sebastian County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sebastian County is $57,790, which ranks #2,276 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Sebastian County is $176,200, 37.5% below the national median. Renters in Sebastian County pay a median gross rent of $886 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sebastian County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Sebastian County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.0%) and Two or More Races (7.4%).
All data for Sebastian 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.