Little River County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Little River County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Little River County, Arkansas has a population of 11,821, the 57th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $53,344 and the median home value is $113,500. The poverty rate is 15.5%.

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

Little River County Quick Facts

Population 11,821

Median Household Income $53,344

Median Home Value $113,500

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment Rate 7.3%

Median Age 42.6 years

Homeownership Rate 80.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%

High School Graduation 91.3%

Cities/Places 7

Population 11,821 57th of 75

Median Income $53,344 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment 7.3%

How Little River 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	11,959	11,821	-1.2%
Median household income	$52,241	$53,344	+2.1%
Median home value	$113,400	$113,500	+0.1%

Median Household Income

Little River

$53,344

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Little River

$113,500

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.2%

$25K-$50K 26.1%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 24.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.4%

$10K-$15K

5.3%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

10.0%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

7.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

55.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.1%

Renter 19.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $697/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

26.4%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Little River County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ashdown	4,164	$55,625	20.8%	$139,800
Foreman	1,044	$42,083	17.1%	$95,100
Yarborough Landing	380	$43,750	27.4%	$100,900
Wilton	305	$53,750	37.7%	$87,900
Ogden	140	N/A	5.9%	$46,800
Alleene	96	N/A	27.1%	$147,900
Winthrop	93	N/A	0.0%	$55,000

Explore Arkansas Rankings

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Population Overview

Little River County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 11,821. It is the 57th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little River County is 42.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Little River County is $53,344. This is 12% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $113,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Little River County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Little River County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Little River 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 Little River County, Arkansas?

Little River County has a population of 11,821, making it the 57th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Little River County?

The median household income in Little River County is $53,344 with a poverty rate of 15.5%.

How many cities are in Little River County, Arkansas?

Little River County contains 7 Census-designated places.