White County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: White County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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White County, Arkansas has a population of 77,838, the 9th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $55,249 and the median home value is $163,600. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

White County Quick Facts

Population 77,838

Median Household Income $55,249

Median Home Value $163,600

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 38.8 years

Homeownership Rate 69.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%

High School Graduation 87.1%

Cities/Places 18

Population 77,838 9th of 75

Median Income $55,249 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment 5.8%

How White County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	77,395	77,838	+0.6%
Median household income	$53,435	$55,249	+3.4%
Median home value	$159,600	$163,600	+2.5%

Median Household Income

White

$55,249

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

White

$163,600

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.7%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

9.2%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.1%

Renter 30.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $850/mo 18.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

22.9%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in White County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Searcy	23,340	$52,170	18.8%	$188,500
Beebe	8,707	$59,476	15.1%	$158,200
Bald Knob	2,518	$48,355	16.1%	$142,400
Judsonia	2,052	$43,279	29.0%	$117,600
Kensett	1,937	$31,207	28.0%	$90,400
Higginson	1,055	$76,957	13.7%	$132,000
Floyd	881	$83,719	3.4%	$230,400
Rose Bud	656	$54,286	11.7%	$151,000
McRae	623	$35,132	14.4%	$99,400
Bradford	522	$33,977	30.5%	$89,600
Pangburn	515	$31,791	24.6%	$112,500
El Paso	470	$60,234	0.0%	$134,800
Griffithville	249	$32,000	21.3%	$72,000
Russell	218	$22,917	53.2%	$75,000
Letona	213	$38,438	39.0%	$113,900
Garner	175	$66,389	6.3%	N/A
West Point	93	$26,667	61.3%	$72,200
Georgetown	40	N/A	37.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

White County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 77,838. It is the 9th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in White County is 38.8 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White County is $55,249. This is 9% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $163,600. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

White County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of White County, Arkansas?

White County has a population of 77,838, making it the 9th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in White County?

The median household income in White County is $55,249 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.

How many cities are in White County, Arkansas?

White County contains 18 Census-designated places.