Hot Spring County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Hot Spring County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hot Spring County, Arkansas has a population of 33,180, the 22nd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $55,405 and the median home value is $151,100. The poverty rate is 15.1%.

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

Hot Spring County Quick Facts

Population 33,180

Median Household Income $55,405

Median Home Value $151,100

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 43.1 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%

High School Graduation 89.8%

Cities/Places 9

Population 33,180 22nd of 75

Median Income $55,405 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Hot Spring 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	33,142	33,180	+0.1%
Median household income	$52,644	$55,405	+5.2%
Median home value	$127,900	$151,100	+18.1%

Median Household Income

Hot Spring

$55,405

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hot Spring

$151,100

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.0%

$25K-$50K 23.9%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 24.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.7%

$10K-$15K

6.0%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

4.0%

$200K+

2.6%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

50.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $768/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.7%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

25.5%

75+

7.8%

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 Hot Spring County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Malvern	10,953	$46,250	20.2%	$104,500
Magnet Cove	889	N/A	34.5%	$156,700
Rockport	800	$68,750	35.3%	$140,300
Midway	728	$96,250	5.2%	$160,400
Donaldson	377	$66,250	6.6%	$85,000
Jones Mills	230	$53,750	7.8%	$156,100
Friendship	168	$55,625	9.5%	$163,800
Perla	141	$47,500	34.8%	$87,500
Bismarck	41	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hot Spring County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 33,180. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hot Spring County is 43.1 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hot Spring County is $55,405. This is 9% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $151,100. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Hot Spring County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hot Spring County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring County, Arkansas?

Hot Spring County has a population of 33,180, making it the 22nd most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Hot Spring County?

The median household income in Hot Spring County is $55,405 with a poverty rate of 15.1%.

How many cities are in Hot Spring County, Arkansas?

Hot Spring County contains 9 Census-designated places.