Clark County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clark County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 21,378. It is the 30th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clark County is 31.9 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clark County is $50,985. This is 13% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 26% 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 4.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $147,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Clark County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clark County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.6% vs 14.8%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher 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 90.0%.