Poinsett County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Poinsett County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 22,740. It is the 26th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Poinsett County is 39.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Poinsett County is $47,188. This is 20% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 25% 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 5.3%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $101,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Poinsett County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Poinsett County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.9%. The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

11.9% 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 53% 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 82.3%.