County · Arkansas
Cleveland County, Arkansas
Cleveland County, Arkansas. Cleveland County had 7,224 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.3% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 6 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 05025.
Cleveland County is one of the 2 counties of the Pine Bluff, AR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,224
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,550 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,453
Median household income
$54,794
±$5,975 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$137,600
±$15,333 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$536
±$146 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Cleveland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,550 residents in Cleveland County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,224 for July 1, 2025, down 4.3% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,453 over 598 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cleveland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,453 | 3,049,391 | −675 |
| Households | 2,931±146 | 1,205,987 | −286 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.12 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,587±18 | 1,394,673 | −544 |
Cleveland County's population since 2000
From 8,571 in 2000 to 7,224 in 2025: down 15.7%. 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 Cleveland County?
Cleveland County holds 6 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Rison with 917 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Rison | 967 | $35,855 |
|---|---|---|
| KingslandGEOID 0536880 | 347 | $27,500 |
| WoodlawnGEOID 0576690 | 174 | $68,313 |
| New EdinburgGEOID 0549220 | 134 | $73,947 |
| StavesGEOID 0566800 | 133 | not published |
| RyeGEOID 0561730 | 123 | $72,875 |
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 Cleveland County?
The median resident of Cleveland County is 44.1 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.5%.
| Measure | Cleveland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±1.1 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±0.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.5%±0.2 pts | 67.4% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.5%±2.3 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 24.6%±3.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±2.4 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7%±4.4 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±2.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±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 Cleveland County earn?
Half of Cleveland County's 2,931 households earn less than $54,794 a year (±$5,975), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,454 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cleveland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,794±$5,975 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,662±$8,822 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,368±$3,232 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8%±3.8 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6%±8.3 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1%±3.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.3%±5.1 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 Cleveland County?
Owners occupy 82.6% of Cleveland County's occupied homes and renters 17.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,600 by its owner (±$15,333). The median renter pays $536 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cleveland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,600±$15,333 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $536±$146 | $947 | −$239 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1%±18.1 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,206±$99 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.6%±4.7 pts | 66.4% | +6.6 pts |
| Housing units | 3,587±18 | 1,394,673 | −544 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2%±5.2 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.1%±5.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4%±1.0 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 Cleveland County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Cleveland County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Cleveland County get to work?
85.5% of Cleveland County's workers drive alone and 4.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes.
| Measure | Cleveland County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.7%±4.1 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.5%±4.6 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±3.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.7%±2.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±2.1 | 22.5 min | −4.1 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 Cleveland County's census tracts?
Cleveland County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,125 (Tract 9701) to $60,524 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970105025970100 | 4,099±321 | $51,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970205025970200 | 3,354±321 | $60,524 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cleveland County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 69th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 57th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 75 |
| Median household income | 28th of 75 |
| Median home value | 37th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 75th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 54th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 75 |
| Median age | 21st 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 Cleveland 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.