Grant County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grant County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 18,111. It is the 38th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 40.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant County is $72,512. This is 23% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $154,500. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 91.1%.