Greene County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greene County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 46,182. It is the 15th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 37.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $56,793. This is 3% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $162,200. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Greene County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greene County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 87.4%.