Arkansas County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Arkansas County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 16,773. It is the 45th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arkansas County is 41.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arkansas County is $60,831. This is 4% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $129,400. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Arkansas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arkansas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.8% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.