Sebastian County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 128,900 #511 / 3,222
84th
Median Household Income $57,790 -23.1% #2,276 / 3,222
29th
Median Age 38.0 years -2.3% #2,575 / 3,222
20th
Median Home Value $176,200 -37.5% #1,682 / 3,222
48th
Median Gross Rent $886 -23.8% #1,512 / 3,222
53th
Poverty Rate 16.0% +26.7% #2,114 / 3,222
34th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.0%
Native Born
9.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$57,790 −23.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,276 of 3,222
29th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,992 −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,594 of 3,222
51th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.0% +26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,114 of 3,222
34th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.4% +2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,265 of 3,222
30th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3% −30.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,457 of 3,222
55th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.2 min −23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,665 of 3,222
17th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$176,200 −37.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,682 of 3,222
48th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$886 −23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,512 of 3,222
53th percentile
Homeownership Rate
61.4% −4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,950 of 3,222
8th percentile
61.4% Homeownership

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Health

89.5% of residents in Sebastian County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.

89.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.5% −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,271 of 3,222
30th percentile

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.