St. Francis County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

St. Francis County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 22,740. It is the 26th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Francis County is 39.7 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Francis County is $41,784. This is 29% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.8%. This is 74% 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 7.4%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $87,700. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, St. Francis County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Francis County is Black or African American, making up 54.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.8% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 85.7%.