Sevier County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sevier County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 15,797. It is the 50th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sevier County is 34.8 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.4 years. With 28.6% 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 $51,641. This is 12% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $111,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Sevier County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sevier County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.1%. The Black or African American population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.1% vs 8.8%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

10.9% 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 56% 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 72.5%.