Crittenden County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crittenden County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 47,609. It is the 14th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crittenden County is 36.0 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crittenden County is $54,271. This is 8% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. 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 9.4%. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $155,100. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Crittenden County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crittenden County is Black or African American, making up 50.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (50.4% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 85.3%.