White County, Arkansas
Located in Arkansas, White County has a population of 77,838 residents and a median age of 38.8 years, making it the #741 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.5%. The median home value is $163,600, and the median household income is $55,249, which is 26% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In White County, 20.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 39.6% below the national average, ranking #1,940 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in White County is 72.8 years. 23.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
21.6% of adults in White County smoke , 40.4% are obese , and 19.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 21.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in White County is 4.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 22.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.6% of children in White County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 25.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in White County is 52.5%. The mean commute time is 24.7 min, which is 10.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, White County voted Republican with a margin of 61.2%. The vote was 18.3% Dem / 79.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.3 toward Republicans .
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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.