Woodruff County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Woodruff County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 6,026. It is the 74th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodruff County is 45.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 10.1% 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 Woodruff County is $48,158. This is 21% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 50% 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 5.0%. The median home value is $106,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Woodruff County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodruff County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.8% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 83.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Woodruff 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.