Little River County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Little River County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 11,959. It is the 57th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little River County is 42.2 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Little River County is $52,241. This is 11% 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 16.5%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 78% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $113,400. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Little River County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Little River County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 91.0%.