Grant County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Grant County, Arkansas has a population of 18,242, the 38th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $71,549 and the median home value is $161,700. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Grant County Quick Facts
How Grant 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 | 18,111 | 18,242 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $72,512 | $71,549 | -1.3% |
| Median home value | $154,500 | $161,700 | +4.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Grant County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | 5,165 | $62,453 | 20.0% | $187,700 |
| Tull | 596 | $61,125 | 15.9% | $160,400 |
| Poyen | 441 | $76,786 | 4.8% | $102,100 |
| Prattsville | 428 | $49,526 | 4.9% | $79,200 |
| Leola | 414 | $44,063 | 14.9% | $51,900 |
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Population Overview
Grant County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 18,242. It is the 38th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Grant County is 40.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Grant County is $71,549. This is 18% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $161,700. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 90.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Grant 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 Grant County, Arkansas?
Grant County has a population of 18,242, making it the 38th most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Grant County?
The median household income in Grant County is $71,549 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.
How many cities are in Grant County, Arkansas?
Grant County contains 5 Census-designated places.