Chicot County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chicot County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 9,997. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chicot County is 42.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chicot County is $39,683. This is 32% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 49% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.4%. This is 52% 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 8.5%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $90,500. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Chicot County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.4% 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 Chicot County is Black or African American, making up 53.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.4% vs 14.8%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 81.5%.