Woodruff County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,026 | — | #2,809 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,158 | -35.9% | #2,867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #697 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $106,500 | -62.2% | #2,896 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $613 | -47.3% | #3,028 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.1% | +90.9% | #2,947 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Woodruff County has a population of 6,026, making it the #2,809 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Woodruff County is $48,158, ranking #2,867 out of 3,222 counties — 35.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.1% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Woodruff County is $106,500 (-62.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $613/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.7%.
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90.8% of residents in Woodruff County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Woodruff County, Arkansas
Woodruff County, Arkansas has a total population of 6,026, making it the 2,809th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Woodruff County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Woodruff County is $48,158, which ranks #2,867 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Woodruff County is $106,500, 62.2% below the national median. Renters in Woodruff County pay a median gross rent of $613 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Woodruff County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Woodruff County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Woodruff 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.