Faulkner County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Faulkner County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 126,001. It is the 5th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Faulkner County is 34.0 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Faulkner County is $65,071. This is 11% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $211,300. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Faulkner County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.7%.

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Faulkner County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 32% higher 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 93.7%.