Stone County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stone County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 12,474. It is the 55th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stone County is 49.2 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 38.4 years. 12.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stone County is $38,531. This is 34% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 51% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 35% 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 4.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $149,400. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stone County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 86.0%.