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Arkansas County, Arkansas
Arkansas County, Arkansas. Arkansas County had 15,836 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.6% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 05001.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,836
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,149 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,515
Median household income
$53,164
±$4,027 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$138,100
±$11,928 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$843
±$106 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Arkansas County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,149 residents in Arkansas County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,836 for July 1, 2025, down 7.6% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,515 over 992 square miles of land.
| Measure | Arkansas County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,515 | 3,049,391 | −1,399 |
| Households | 6,705±228 | 1,205,987 | −786 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.08 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,696±24 | 1,394,673 | −772 |
Arkansas County's population since 2000
From 20,749 in 2000 to 15,836 in 2025: down 23.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Arkansas County?
Arkansas County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Stuttgart with 7,525 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Arkansas County?
The median resident of Arkansas County is 41.4 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.1%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Arkansas County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4±1.1 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 9.0% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.1%±0.5 pts | 67.4% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.1%±0.6 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±1.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8%±2.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7%±2.1 pts | 9.0% | +2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5%±2.5 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6%±2.3 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Arkansas County earn?
Half of Arkansas County's 6,705 households earn less than $53,164 a year (±$4,027), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,468 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arkansas County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,164±$4,027 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,504±$4,868 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,569±$2,007 | $34,225 | −$2,904 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0%±2.6 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.9%±5.5 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±2.4 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.5%±2.9 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Arkansas County?
Owners occupy 64.6% of Arkansas County's occupied homes and renters 35.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $138,100 by its owner (±$11,928). The median renter pays $843 a month including utilities, and 44.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Arkansas County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $138,100±$11,928 | $188,000 | +$29,061 |
| Median gross rent | $843±$106 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.5%±9.1 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,181±$106 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.6%±3.6 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,696±24 | 1,394,673 | −772 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5%±3.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9%±2.8 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.3%±1.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Arkansas County building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units across Arkansas County in 2025 (24 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Arkansas County get to work?
83.0% of Arkansas County's workers drive alone and 2.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Arkansas County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±2.8 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1%±2.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0%±2.9 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±2.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min±1.9 | 22.5 min | +3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Arkansas County's census tracts?
Arkansas County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,679 (Tract 4804) to $86,042 (Tract 4808).
| Tract 480105001480100 | 988±184 | $54,615 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 480205001480200 | 1,562±219 | $75,781 |
| Tract 480305001480300 | 2,931±390 | $47,031 |
| Tract 480405001480400 | 2,131±366 | $33,679 |
| Tract 480505001480500 | 3,327±356 | $54,444 |
| Tract 480605001480600 | 1,724±308 | $63,623 |
| Tract 480705001480700 | 2,839±324 | $48,660 |
| Tract 480805001480800 | 1,013±228 | $86,042 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Arkansas County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 70th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 75 |
| Median household income | 34th of 75 |
| Median home value | 36th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd of 75 |
| Median age | 37th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Arkansas County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.