Ashley County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Ashley County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ashley County, Arkansas has a population of 18,429, the 37th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $44,266 and the median home value is $91,900. The poverty rate is 22.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Ashley County Quick Facts

Population 18,429

Median Household Income $44,266

Median Home Value $91,900

Poverty Rate 22.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 42.8 years

Homeownership Rate 70.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.8%

High School Graduation 87.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 18,429 37th of 75

Median Income $44,266 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.1%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Ashley County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	18,722	18,429	-1.6%
Median household income	$44,481	$44,266	-0.5%
Median home value	$88,800	$91,900	+3.5%

Median Household Income

Ashley

$44,266

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ashley

$91,900

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 31.2%

$25K-$50K 24.6%

$50K-$100K 29.0%

$100K+ 15.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.8%

$10K-$15K

6.4%

$15K-$20K

7.7%

$20K-$25K

7.3%

$25K-$30K

6.0%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

6.4%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

1.3%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

47.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.8%

Renter 29.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $703/mo 19.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

25.7%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ashley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crossett	4,639	$44,672	22.0%	$114,600
Hamburg	2,886	$34,234	32.5%	$77,100
North Crossett	2,556	$32,917	24.4%	$70,100
West Crossett	1,413	$55,378	18.3%	$94,500
Portland	444	$46,346	15.1%	$60,000
Wilmot	408	$26,328	15.9%	$61,500
Montrose	170	$43,438	11.8%	$74,300
Fountain Hill	81	$26,667	14.8%	$43,600
Parkdale	67	$29,167	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Ashley County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 18,429. It is the 37th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ashley County is 42.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ashley County is $44,266. This is 27% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.1%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $91,900. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ashley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ashley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.7% vs 14.6%).

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ashley County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ashley County, Arkansas?

Ashley County has a population of 18,429, making it the 37th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Ashley County?

The median household income in Ashley County is $44,266 with a poverty rate of 22.1%.

How many cities are in Ashley County, Arkansas?

Ashley County contains 9 Census-designated places.