Conway County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Conway County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 20,872. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Conway County is 42.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Conway County is $51,212. 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 20.6%. This is 29% 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 6.7%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $137,000. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Conway County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Conway County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 90.1%.