Craighead County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Craighead County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Craighead County, Arkansas has a population of 113,249, the 7th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $59,548 and the median home value is $210,400. The poverty rate is 20.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Craighead County Quick Facts

Population 113,249

Median Household Income $59,548

Median Home Value $210,400

Poverty Rate 20.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 34.5 years

Homeownership Rate 60.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.7%

High School Graduation 90.2%

Cities/Places 11

Population 113,249 7th of 75

Median Income $59,548 2% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.1%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Craighead 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	112,097	113,249	+1.0%
Median household income	$57,615	$59,548	+3.4%
Median home value	$198,700	$210,400	+5.9%

Median Household Income

Craighead

$59,548

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Craighead

$210,400

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.2%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 28.2%

$100K+ 28.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

10.7%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.1%

Renter 39.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $958/mo 19.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

25.5%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

19.0%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Craighead County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jonesboro	80,137	$55,424	22.8%	$223,200
Brookland	4,377	$57,308	12.5%	$169,200
Bono	2,657	$56,098	17.1%	$162,100
Lake City	2,531	$60,273	12.3%	$152,000
Bay	2,333	$59,769	14.8%	$118,400
Monette	1,251	$54,167	10.3%	$114,200
Caraway	1,087	$38,558	19.5%	$85,900
Cash	278	$49,500	37.7%	$90,300
Black Oak	179	$54,643	22.6%	$68,400
Egypt	57	$28,750	35.1%	$75,000
Bowman	30	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Craighead County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 113,249. It is the 7th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Craighead County is 34.5 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Craighead County is $59,548. This is 2% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 26% 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 5.6%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $210,400. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Craighead County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.6%.

Education

29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Craighead County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% 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 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Craighead 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 Craighead County, Arkansas?

Craighead County has a population of 113,249, making it the 7th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Craighead County?

The median household income in Craighead County is $59,548 with a poverty rate of 20.1%.

How many cities are in Craighead County, Arkansas?

Craighead County contains 11 Census-designated places.