Sevier County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sevier County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 15,712. It is the 49th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sevier County is 34.7 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Sevier County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sevier County is $53,527. This is 12% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The median home value is $117,600. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Sevier County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sevier County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.5%. The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.5% vs 9.0%). The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% 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 73.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sevier 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.