Hot Spring County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hot Spring County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 33,142. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hot Spring County is 43.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hot Spring County is $52,644. This is 10% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $127,900. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Hot Spring County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hot Spring County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 89.4%.