Caddo Valley, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 775, Caddo Valley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Caddo Valley is a small community located in Arkansas, within Clark County. The total population is 775. It ranks as the 243rd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caddo Valley is 30.0 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Caddo Valley has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caddo Valley is $67,679. This is 11% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.0%. This is 69% 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 2.5%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $119,900. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Caddo Valley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Caddo Valley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (29.3% vs 14.6%).

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 79.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Caddo Valley, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.