Corinth, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 38, Corinth's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Corinth is a small community located in Arkansas, within Yell County. The total population is 38. It ranks as the 588th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Corinth is 64.2 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 39.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Corinth is $40,469. This is 33% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Corinth, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Corinth is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (26.3% vs 9.0%).

Education

56.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Corinth in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 119% higher 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 71.9%. Notably, 37.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Corinth, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.