Randolph County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Randolph County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Randolph County, Arkansas has a population of 18,838, the 36th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $50,911 and the median home value is $130,600. The poverty rate is 22.4%.

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

Randolph County Quick Facts

Population 18,838

Median Household Income $50,911

Median Home Value $130,600

Poverty Rate 22.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.1%

High School Graduation 84.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 18,838 36th of 75

Median Income $50,911 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.4%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Randolph 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	18,733	18,838	+0.6%
Median household income	$52,838	$50,911	-3.6%
Median home value	$118,100	$130,600	+10.6%

Median Household Income

Randolph

$50,911

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Randolph

$130,600

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.7%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 21.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

8.9%

$20K-$25K

6.9%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

5.2%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

2.7%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

53.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.6%

Renter 26.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $674/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

23.8%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Randolph County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pocahontas	7,538	$44,216	23.8%	$120,000
Biggers	428	$57,292	30.6%	$57,300
Reyno	310	$56,492	11.0%	$85,800
Maynard	303	$32,273	19.9%	$90,000
O'Kean	196	N/A	25.5%	$76,000
Ravenden Springs	164	$45,962	6.7%	N/A
Warm Springs	87	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Randolph County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 18,838. It is the 36th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randolph County is 39.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randolph County is $50,911. This is 16% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 40% 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 7% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $130,600. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Randolph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Randolph County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

12.1% 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 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Randolph 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 Randolph County, Arkansas?

Randolph County has a population of 18,838, making it the 36th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Randolph County?

The median household income in Randolph County is $50,911 with a poverty rate of 22.4%.

How many cities are in Randolph County, Arkansas?

Randolph County contains 7 Census-designated places.