White County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77,838 | — | #741 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,249 | -26.5% | #2,460 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,414 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,600 | -42.0% | #1,943 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | -26.9% | #1,740 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +39.3% | #2,388 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
White County has a population of 77,838, making it the #741 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in White County is $55,249, ranking #2,460 out of 3,222 counties — 26.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in White County is $163,600 (-42.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $850/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.1%.
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90.2% of residents in White County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About White County, Arkansas
White County, Arkansas has a total population of 77,838, making it the 741st most populous county in the United States. The median age in White County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in White County is $55,249, which ranks #2,460 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in White County is $163,600, 42.0% below the national median. Renters in White County pay a median gross rent of $850 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In White County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
White County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
All data for White 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.