Ouachita County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Ouachita County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ouachita County, Arkansas has a population of 22,085, the 29th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $49,268 and the median home value is $102,100. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

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

Ouachita County Quick Facts

Population 22,085

Median Household Income $49,268

Median Home Value $102,100

Poverty Rate 18.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 43.8 years

Homeownership Rate 70.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%

High School Graduation 88.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 22,085 29th of 75

Median Income $49,268 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.9%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Ouachita 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	22,317	22,085	-1.0%
Median household income	$49,838	$49,268	-1.1%
Median home value	$99,600	$102,100	+2.5%

Median Household Income

Ouachita

$49,268

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ouachita

$102,100

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.1%

$25K-$50K 25.4%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 20.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.2%

$10K-$15K

5.6%

$15K-$20K

5.4%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

6.9%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

6.5%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

3.6%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

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

49.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.9%

Renter 29.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $764/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

27.8%

75+

8.3%

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 Ouachita County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Camden	10,307	$49,361	20.5%	$107,400
Stephens	1,099	$61,518	22.3%	$70,700
East Camden	1,026	$37,500	6.6%	$110,400
Bearden	826	$29,750	48.4%	$74,600
Chidester	305	$24,265	48.0%	$68,800
Louann	119	$32,019	51.3%	$57,100
Reader	43	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Ouachita County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 22,085. It is the 29th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ouachita County is 43.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ouachita County is $49,268. This is 19% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $102,100. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ouachita County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ouachita County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (40.8% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ouachita 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 Ouachita County, Arkansas?

Ouachita County has a population of 22,085, making it the 29th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Ouachita County?

The median household income in Ouachita County is $49,268 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.

How many cities are in Ouachita County, Arkansas?

Ouachita County contains 7 Census-designated places.