Craighead County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Craighead County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 112,097. It is the 7th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Craighead County is 34.5 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Craighead County is $57,615. This is 2% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $198,700. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Craighead County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.7%.

Education

27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Craighead County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 11% 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 90.3%.