Chicot County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Chicot County, Arkansas has a population of 9,765, the 63rd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $39,045 and the median home value is $89,100. The poverty rate is 22.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Chicot County Quick Facts
How Chicot 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 | 9,997 | 9,765 | -2.3% |
| Median household income | $39,683 | $39,045 | -1.6% |
| Median home value | $90,500 | $89,100 | -1.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Chicot County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermott | 2,330 | $27,212 | 31.7% | $68,400 |
| Lake Village | 2,144 | $41,434 | 18.8% | $133,000 |
| Eudora | 1,868 | $28,563 | 28.1% | $57,500 |
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Population Overview
Chicot County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 9,765. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chicot County is 43.2 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chicot County is $39,045. This is 36% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 42% 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 9.1%. This is 83% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $89,100. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Chicot County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Chicot County is Black or African American, making up 53.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.3% vs 14.6%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 83.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Chicot 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 Chicot County, Arkansas?
Chicot County has a population of 9,765, making it the 63rd most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Chicot County?
The median household income in Chicot County is $39,045 with a poverty rate of 22.6%.
How many cities are in Chicot County, Arkansas?
Chicot County contains 3 Census-designated places.