Jefferson County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Jefferson County, Arkansas has a population of 64,802, the 11th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $51,096 and the median home value is $113,400. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Jefferson County Quick Facts
How Jefferson 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 | 65,780 | 64,802 | -1.5% |
| Median household income | $48,552 | $51,096 | +5.2% |
| Median home value | $106,000 | $113,400 | +7.0% |
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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Jefferson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff | 39,743 | $42,718 | 24.0% | $89,400 |
| White Hall | 5,512 | $78,092 | 8.6% | $212,700 |
| Redfield | 1,734 | $71,696 | 8.3% | $171,400 |
| Sulphur Springs | 564 | $36,641 | 2.5% | $113,900 |
| Altheimer | 517 | $42,663 | 18.2% | $71,600 |
| Wabbaseka | 360 | $38,917 | 8.6% | $56,100 |
| Humphrey | 220 | $17,969 | 30.4% | $87,000 |
| Tucker | 73 | N/A | 35.6% | N/A |
| Sherrill | 41 | N/A | 4.9% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Jefferson County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 64,802. It is the 11th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Jefferson County is 39.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Jefferson County is $51,096. This is 16% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $113,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Jefferson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson County is Black or African American, making up 56.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (56.3% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 88.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Arkansas?
Jefferson County has a population of 64,802, making it the 11th most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Jefferson County?
The median household income in Jefferson County is $51,096 with a poverty rate of 18.6%.
How many cities are in Jefferson County, Arkansas?
Jefferson County contains 9 Census-designated places.