Sedgwick, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 165, Sedgwick's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sedgwick is a small community located in Arkansas, within Lawrence County. The total population is 165. It ranks as the 473rd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sedgwick is 29.5 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 37.6% of the population under 18, Sedgwick has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sedgwick is $39,028. This is 36% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 46.1%. This is 188% 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 13.9%. This is 181% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $62,500. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Sedgwick is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sedgwick has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

8.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% 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 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sedgwick, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.