White County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

White County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 77,395. It is the 9th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in White County is 38.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White County is $53,435. This is 9% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The median home value is $159,600. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

White County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 86.8%.