Nevada County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Nevada County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 8,228. It is the 66th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nevada County is 44.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nevada County is $41,761. This is 29% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 28.5%. This is 78% 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 8.3%. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $85,700. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Nevada County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nevada County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.9% vs 14.8%).

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 54% 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 90.1%.