Saline County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Saline County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Saline County, Arkansas has a population of 127,479, the 6th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $79,046 and the median home value is $221,200. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

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

Saline County Quick Facts

Population 127,479

Median Household Income $79,046

Median Home Value $221,200

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 40.5 years

Homeownership Rate 78.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.3%

High School Graduation 93.3%

Cities/Places 11

Population 127,479 6th of 75

Median Income $79,046 30% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment 3.9%

How Saline 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	125,724	127,479	+1.4%
Median household income	$76,534	$79,046	+3.3%
Median home value	$211,700	$221,200	+4.5%

Median Household Income

Saline

$79,046

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Saline

$221,200

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 38.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

14.0%

$125K-$150K

8.1%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

7.3%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.2%

Renter 21.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,033/mo 15.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

22.8%

75+

8.0%

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 Saline County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Benton	36,595	$72,876	8.1%	$212,700
Bryant	21,504	$83,024	5.6%	$223,200
Hot Springs Village	16,327	$75,370	7.3%	$272,000
East End	6,912	$87,936	14.5%	$223,900
Shannon Hills	4,641	$71,318	3.9%	$170,900
Haskell	4,100	$85,758	7.6%	$160,600
Salem	2,642	$73,750	2.4%	$202,100
Avilla	1,833	$106,290	0.0%	$363,200
Sardis	890	N/A	45.3%	$178,000
Bauxite	846	$74,250	15.0%	$188,200
Traskwood	552	$81,042	4.9%	$197,500

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Population Overview

Saline County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 127,479. It is the 6th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saline County is 40.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saline County is $79,046. This is 30% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $221,200. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Saline County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saline County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.3%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Saline County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 14% higher 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 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Saline 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 Saline County, Arkansas?

Saline County has a population of 127,479, making it the 6th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Saline County?

The median household income in Saline County is $79,046 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Saline County, Arkansas?

Saline County contains 11 Census-designated places.