Dallas County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dallas County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 6,351. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dallas County is 44.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. 10.4% 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 $44,694. This is 24% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $98,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Dallas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dallas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 43.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (43.8% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

11.1% 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 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.