Cleveland County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cleveland County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 7,491. It is the 69th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cleveland County is 43.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cleveland County is $50,509. This is 14% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $123,400. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Cleveland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cleveland County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 91.6%.