Woodruff County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Woodruff County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 6,157. It is the 74th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodruff County is 44.9 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodruff County is $49,982. This is 15% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 42% 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 6.3%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $96,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Woodruff County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodruff County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (27.1% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 82.9%.