Randolph County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Randolph County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 18,733. It is the 36th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randolph County is 39.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randolph County is $52,838. This is 10% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 32% 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 6.3%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $118,100. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Randolph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Randolph County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 86.1%.