Saline County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Saline County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 125,724. It is the 6th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saline County is 40.4 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saline County is $76,534. This is 30% higher than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $211,700. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Saline County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saline County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.3%.

Education

28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Saline County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 14% higher 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 92.7%.