Prairie County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Prairie County, Arkansas has a population of 8,064, the 67th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $51,646 and the median home value is $96,400. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Prairie County Quick Facts
How Prairie 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 | 8,162 | 8,064 | -1.2% |
| Median household income | $51,094 | $51,646 | +1.1% |
| Median home value | $87,500 | $96,400 | +10.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Prairie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen | 1,874 | $49,225 | 14.7% | $134,400 |
| Des Arc | 1,591 | $30,921 | 20.0% | $90,700 |
| De Valls Bluff | 553 | $27,361 | 21.7% | N/A |
| Ulm | 174 | $63,438 | 1.7% | N/A |
| Fredonia (Biscoe) | 135 | $60,313 | 1.5% | $82,500 |
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Population Overview
Prairie County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 8,064. It is the 67th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Prairie County is 45.7 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Prairie County is $51,646. This is 15% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $96,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Prairie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Prairie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.
Education
18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 87.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Prairie 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 Prairie County, Arkansas?
Prairie County has a population of 8,064, making it the 67th most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Prairie County?
The median household income in Prairie County is $51,646 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.
How many cities are in Prairie County, Arkansas?
Prairie County contains 5 Census-designated places.