Faulkner County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Faulkner County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Faulkner County, Arkansas has a population of 127,717, the 5th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $67,289 and the median home value is $232,700. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Faulkner County Quick Facts

Population 127,717

Median Household Income $67,289

Median Home Value $232,700

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 34.1 years

Homeownership Rate 62.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.0%

High School Graduation 93.4%

Cities/Places 12

Population 127,717 5th of 75

Median Income $67,289 11% higher than state

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Faulkner 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	126,001	127,717	+1.4%
Median household income	$65,071	$67,289	+3.4%
Median home value	$211,300	$232,700	+10.1%

Median Household Income

Faulkner

$67,289

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Faulkner

$232,700

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.1%

$25K-$50K 22.2%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 30.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

7.8%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

62.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.3%

Renter 37.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,005/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

28.7%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

19.1%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Faulkner County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Conway	67,642	$63,004	16.9%	$252,100
Greenbrier	6,018	$57,214	10.1%	$206,600
Vilonia	4,498	$81,815	16.0%	$232,700
Mayflower	2,861	$75,682	5.6%	$184,600
Wooster	1,023	$111,667	5.8%	$333,000
Quitman	805	$35,156	23.4%	$110,600
Guy	720	$75,592	14.2%	$246,600
Holland	623	$45,375	29.3%	$162,500
Enola	432	$65,625	4.6%	$190,000
Damascus	348	$57,500	23.5%	$165,000
Twin Groves	258	$39,598	12.4%	N/A
Mount Vernon	182	$39,286	7.7%	$103,600

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Population Overview

Faulkner County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 127,717. It is the 5th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Faulkner County is 34.1 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Faulkner County is $67,289. This is 11% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $232,700. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Faulkner County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.7%.

Education

35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Faulkner County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 36% higher 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 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Faulkner 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 Faulkner County, Arkansas?

Faulkner County has a population of 127,717, making it the 5th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Faulkner County?

The median household income in Faulkner County is $67,289 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Faulkner County, Arkansas?

Faulkner County contains 12 Census-designated places.