Cross County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cross County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 16,681. It is the 46th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cross County is 40.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cross County is $47,012. This is 20% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 25% 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 8.5%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $104,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Cross County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cross County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 83.4%.