Poinsett County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Poinsett County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Poinsett County, Arkansas has a population of 22,543, the 26th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $46,707 and the median home value is $103,000. The poverty rate is 20.1%.

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

Poinsett County Quick Facts

Population 22,543

Median Household Income $46,707

Median Home Value $103,000

Poverty Rate 20.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 40.0 years

Homeownership Rate 64.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.4%

High School Graduation 81.2%

Cities/Places 10

Population 22,543 26th of 75

Median Income $46,707 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.1%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Poinsett 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	22,740	22,543	-0.9%
Median household income	$47,188	$46,707	-1.0%
Median home value	$101,200	$103,000	+1.8%

Median Household Income

Poinsett

$46,707

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Poinsett

$103,000

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.4%

$25K-$50K 23.8%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 16.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.0%

$10K-$15K

7.5%

$15K-$20K

7.9%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

7.1%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

6.9%

$125K-$150K

4.2%

$150K-$200K

2.8%

$200K+

2.7%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

54.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.4%

Renter 35.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $619/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

24.1%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Poinsett County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Trumann	7,410	$38,881	25.4%	$112,300
Marked Tree	2,249	$45,656	27.3%	$96,200
Harrisburg	2,216	$48,047	26.1%	$128,100
Lepanto	2,025	$44,271	17.0%	$76,300
Weiner	680	$52,917	12.3%	$100,300
Tyronza	627	$45,804	17.5%	$91,800
Fisher	167	$38,750	28.1%	$55,800
Payneway	133	$37,969	23.6%	N/A
Waldenburg	63	$34,792	14.3%	N/A
Rivervale	32	N/A	68.8%	N/A

Explore Arkansas Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

Poinsett County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 22,543. It is the 26th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Poinsett County is 40.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Poinsett County is $46,707. This is 23% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 26% 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 6.4%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $103,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Poinsett County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 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 Poinsett County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

11.4% 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 56% 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 81.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Poinsett 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 Poinsett County, Arkansas?

Poinsett County has a population of 22,543, making it the 26th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Poinsett County?

The median household income in Poinsett County is $46,707 with a poverty rate of 20.1%.

How many cities are in Poinsett County, Arkansas?

Poinsett County contains 10 Census-designated places.