Sebastian County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Sebastian County, Arkansas Demographics
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Sebastian County, Arkansas has a population of 128,900, the 4th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $57,790 and the median home value is $176,200. The poverty rate is 16.0%.

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

Sebastian County Quick Facts

Population 128,900

Median Household Income $57,790

Median Home Value $176,200

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 38.0 years

Homeownership Rate 61.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%

High School Graduation 85.6%

Cities/Places 11

Population 128,900 4th of 75

Median Income $57,790 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Sebastian 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	128,448	128,900	+0.4%
Median household income	$56,450	$57,790	+2.4%
Median home value	$166,000	$176,200	+6.1%

Median Household Income

Sebastian

$57,790

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sebastian

$176,200

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 30.6%

$100K+ 25.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

5.7%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

10.9%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

8.7%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.4%

Renter 38.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $886/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.8%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

22.8%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sebastian County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Smith	89,805	$54,816	18.3%	$178,100
Greenwood	9,616	$66,844	10.0%	$182,900
Barling	5,007	$54,387	15.1%	$140,000
Lavaca	2,489	$80,924	5.9%	$162,300
Mansfield	1,204	$53,068	23.5%	$113,500
Hackett	1,118	$44,081	18.7%	$136,700
Bonanza	711	$63,631	13.2%	$133,300
Central City	627	$69,583	11.1%	$134,700
Hartford	496	$45,341	24.9%	$83,700
Huntington	468	$35,833	23.7%	$45,600
Midland	262	$36,461	22.5%	$64,300

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Population Overview

Sebastian County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 128,900. It is the 4th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sebastian County is 38.0 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sebastian County is $57,790. This is 5% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $176,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sebastian County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.0%. The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.0% vs 9.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.3% vs 1.6%).

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sebastian 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 Sebastian County, Arkansas?

Sebastian County has a population of 128,900, making it the 4th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Sebastian County?

The median household income in Sebastian County is $57,790 with a poverty rate of 16.0%.

How many cities are in Sebastian County, Arkansas?

Sebastian County contains 11 Census-designated places.