Dallas County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dallas County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 6,242. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dallas County is 45.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dallas County is $42,500. This is 30% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $97,300. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Dallas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dallas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 42.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (42.6% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 56% 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 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dallas 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.