Cross County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Cross County, Arkansas has a population of 16,543, the 45th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $50,863 and the median home value is $117,500. The poverty rate is 19.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cross County Quick Facts
How Cross 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 | 16,681 | 16,543 | -0.8% |
| Median household income | $47,012 | $50,863 | +8.2% |
| Median home value | $104,000 | $117,500 | +13.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Cross County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynne | 8,120 | $43,250 | 24.7% | $141,100 |
| Parkin | 694 | $23,942 | 22.6% | $43,500 |
| Cherry Valley | 543 | $31,563 | 20.4% | $77,500 |
| Vanndale | 356 | N/A | 40.7% | N/A |
| Hickory Ridge | 259 | $31,250 | 44.2% | $53,300 |
| Fair Oaks | 23 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Cross County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 16,543. It is the 45th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cross County is 40.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cross County is $50,863. This is 16% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 10.7%. This is 117% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $117,500. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Cross County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cross County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.9% vs 1.6%).
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower 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 85.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cross 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 Cross County, Arkansas?
Cross County has a population of 16,543, making it the 45th most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Cross County?
The median household income in Cross County is $50,863 with a poverty rate of 19.7%.
How many cities are in Cross County, Arkansas?
Cross County contains 6 Census-designated places.