Sebastian County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sebastian County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 128,448. It is the 4th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sebastian County is 38.0 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sebastian County is $56,450. This is 4% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $166,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Sebastian County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sebastian County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.6%. The Black or African American population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.6% vs 8.8%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.2% vs 1.5%).

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% 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 85.2%.