Miller County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Miller County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Miller County, Arkansas has a population of 42,360, the 17th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $48,836 and the median home value is $153,900. The poverty rate is 24.6%.

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

Miller County Quick Facts

Population 42,360

Median Household Income $48,836

Median Home Value $153,900

Poverty Rate 24.6%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 39.3 years

Homeownership Rate 64.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.0%

High School Graduation 86.1%

Cities/Places 4

Population 42,360 17th of 75

Median Income $48,836 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 24.6%

Unemployment 7.1%

How Miller 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	42,588	42,360	-0.5%
Median household income	$49,983	$48,836	-2.3%
Median home value	$148,200	$153,900	+3.8%

Median Household Income

Miller

$48,836

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Miller

$153,900

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.0%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 20.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.4%

$10K-$15K

6.0%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

5.6%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

9.8%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

3.7%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

52.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.4%

Renter 35.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $892/mo 21.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.3%

75+

6.9%

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 Miller County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Texarkana	29,177	$45,835	25.8%	$170,200
Genoa	1,113	$49,183	19.4%	$105,900
Fouke	859	$41,600	31.0%	$84,200
Garland	188	$31,250	30.9%	$39,200

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Population Overview

Miller County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 42,360. It is the 17th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miller County is 39.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Miller County is $48,836. This is 20% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.6%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $153,900. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Miller County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.2% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 86.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Miller 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 Miller County, Arkansas?

Miller County has a population of 42,360, making it the 17th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Miller County?

The median household income in Miller County is $48,836 with a poverty rate of 24.6%.

How many cities are in Miller County, Arkansas?

Miller County contains 4 Census-designated places.