Conway County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Conway County, Arkansas has a population of 21,054, the 32nd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $54,187 and the median home value is $154,100. The poverty rate is 19.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Conway County Quick Facts
How Conway 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 | 20,872 | 21,054 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $51,212 | $54,187 | +5.8% |
| Median home value | $137,000 | $154,100 | +12.5% |
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 less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Conway County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton | 7,080 | $47,572 | 25.5% | $160,900 |
| Plumerville | 1,128 | $42,552 | 21.6% | $122,000 |
| Oppelo | 1,118 | $65,521 | 22.4% | $118,900 |
| Springfield | 438 | $73,918 | 4.6% | $162,200 |
| Menifee | 409 | $64,315 | 12.0% | $123,600 |
| Center Ridge | 211 | $36,563 | 28.0% | $82,700 |
| Jerusalem | 57 | N/A | 43.9% | N/A |
| Hattieville | 41 | $56,146 | 0.0% | $268,800 |
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Population Overview
Conway County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 21,054. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Conway County is 42.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Conway County is $54,187. This is 11% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $154,100. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Conway County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Conway County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.5%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 90.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Conway 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 Conway County, Arkansas?
Conway County has a population of 21,054, making it the 32nd most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Conway County?
The median household income in Conway County is $54,187 with a poverty rate of 19.7%.
How many cities are in Conway County, Arkansas?
Conway County contains 8 Census-designated places.