Richest & Poorest Counties in Arkansas
Arkansas has 75 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Benton County at $93,506 , while the lowest-income county is Lee County at $34,375 . The statewide median household income is $60,773, compared to the national median of $75,149.
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Arkansas — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in Arkansas
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benton County | $93,506 |
| 2 | Saline County | $79,046 |
| 3 | Lonoke County | $72,828 |
| 4 | Grant County | $71,549 |
| 5 | Washington County | $70,639 |
| 6 | Faulkner County | $67,289 |
| 7 | Calhoun County | $66,809 |
| 8 | Crawford County | $64,132 |
| 9 | Pulaski County | $62,873 |
| 10 | Craighead County | $59,548 |
Poorest Counties in Arkansas
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Lee County | $34,375 |
| 74 | Desha County | $37,662 |
| 73 | Chicot County | $39,045 |
| 72 | Phillips County | $40,134 |
| 71 | Stone County | $40,943 |
| 70 | Lafayette County | $41,278 |
| 69 | Bradley County | $41,476 |
| 68 | Fulton County | $42,241 |
| 67 | Dallas County | $42,500 |
| 66 | St. Francis County | $42,574 |
All 75 Counties Ranked
Every county in Arkansas ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
About This Data
All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.
Rankings are within Arkansas only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.