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Crittenden County, Arkansas

Crittenden County, Arkansas. Crittenden County had 46,210 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 13 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs) and 20 census tracts. GEOID 05035.

Crittenden County is one of the 9 counties of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

46,210

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,163 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,266

Median household income

$55,358

±$3,602 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773

Median home value

$160,200

±$6,495 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000

Median gross rent

$911

±$46 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947

How many people live in Crittenden County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 48,163 residents in Crittenden County. The Census Bureau estimates 46,210 for July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 47,266 over 612 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −662 (47,414)
2021→2022 −410 (47,004)
2022→2023 +178 (47,182)
2023→2024 −393 (46,789)
2024→2025 −579 (46,210)

Crittenden County in Arkansas. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Crittenden County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	47,266	3,049,391	−1,406
Households	18,203±420	1,205,987	−871
Average household size	2.55±0.06	2.46	no clear change
Housing units	21,388±45	1,394,673	−410

Crittenden County's population since 2000

From 50,866 in 2000 to 46,210 in 2025: down 9.2%. 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.

2000 Census 50,866
2005 (estimate) 50,244
2010 Census 50,902
2015 (estimate) 48,972
2020 Census 48,163
2025 (estimate) 46,210

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 Crittenden County?

Crittenden County holds 13 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is West Memphis with 23,336 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Crittenden County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

West Memphis	city	24,520	23,929±27	$42,674	$120,100	29.1%	100%
Marion	city	13,752	13,623±43	$78,330	$212,400	8.6%	100%
Earle	city	1,831	1,520±360	$32,197	$87,900	36.2%	100%
TurrellGEOID 0570430	city	517	496±222	$55,000	$67,900	36.7%	100%
Crawfordsville	town	462	424±146	$83,500	$153,600	3.5%	100%
ClarkedaleGEOID 0514050	city	336	468±148	$130,625	$306,500	2.4%	100%
Horseshoe Lake	town	264	414±120	$65,179	$101,600	10.2%	100%
EdmondsonGEOID 0520830	town	243	308±87	$30,000	$137,500	37.3%	100%
SunsetGEOID 0568060	town	184	153±64	$27,614	not published	21.6%	100%
GilmoreGEOID 0527040	city	176	293±128	$39,583	not published	12.3%	100%
AnthonyvilleGEOID 0501457	town	135	62±33	not published	$75,000	46.8%	100%
JennetteGEOID 0535040	town	118	86±43	$62,500	$137,500	8.1%	100%
JerichoGEOID 0535140	town	98	119±84	$66,528	not published	3.4%	100%

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 Crittenden County?

The median resident of Crittenden County is 36.2 years old; 27.0% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 50.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.8%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Crittenden County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	36.2±0.3	38.5	+1.0
Under 18 years	27.0%±0.1 pts	23.1%	–
65 years and over	15.3%±0.1 pts	17.6%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.3%	9.0%	+0.7 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	38.8%±0.1 pts	67.4%	−3.2 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	50.9%±1.3 pts	14.6%	+3.1 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.8%±0.1 pts	1.6%	no clear change
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	6.2%±1.3 pts	6.3%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.3%	–
Born outside the United States	2.1%±0.5 pts	5.4%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	2.8%±0.5 pts	8.3%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	5.3%±0.8 pts	7.4%	–
With a disability	17.6%±1.4 pts	18.0%	–
No health insurance coverage	9.6%±1.2 pts	9.0%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	85.4%±1.6 pts	88.7%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	17.0%±1.6 pts	25.7%	no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	5.4%±0.9 pts	9.5%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.9%±0.7 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 Crittenden County earn?

Half of Crittenden County's 18,203 households earn less than $55,358 a year (±$3,602), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,426 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,932 after inflation. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Crittenden County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$55,358±$3,602	$60,773	+$5,932
Mean household income	$70,945±$3,210	$84,759	–
Per capita income	$27,786±$1,334	$34,225	no clear change
People below the poverty line	21.0%±2.2 pts	16.0%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	30.5%±5.0 pts	21.1%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	16.1%±1.9 pts	10.2%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	86.2%±1.9 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 Crittenden County?

Owners occupy 57.4% of Crittenden County's occupied homes and renters 42.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,200 by its owner (±$6,495). The median renter pays $911 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Crittenden County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$160,200±$6,495	$188,000	+$19,162
Median gross rent	$911±$46	$947	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	38.7%±4.6 pts	35.9%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,286±$60	$1,345	–
Owner-occupied homes	57.4%±2.2 pts	66.4%	no clear change
Housing units	21,388±45	1,394,673	−410
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.3%±0.8 pts	1.1%	–
Rental vacancy rate	6.9%±2.6 pts	6.4%	–
Single-family detached homes	70.3%±2.1 pts	70.0%	–
Mobile homes	6.7%±0.9 pts	11.0%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.9%±0.4 pts	2.1%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	2.0%±0.7 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 Crittenden County building?

Builders took permits for 96 new housing units across Crittenden County in 2025 (92 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.

2019 51 units
2020 77 units
2021 72 units
2022 78 units
2023 56 units
2024 69 units
2025 96 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Crittenden County get to work?

76.0% of Crittenden County's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.2%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Crittenden County	Arkansas	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	62.4%±1.9 pts	58.4%	–
Unemployment rate	10.2%±1.7 pts	4.9%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	76.0%±2.4 pts	78.9%	–
Carpooled	15.6%±2.1 pts	9.4%	–
Public transportation	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.3%	–
Walked	0.8%±0.3 pts	1.4%	–
Worked from home	7.1%±1.5 pts	8.8%	+3.0 pts
Mean travel time to work	22.5 min±1.1	22.5 min	+2.2 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 Crittenden County's census tracts?

Crittenden County is divided into 20 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,803 (Tract 303.02) to $118,967 (Tract 308.07).

Census tracts of Crittenden County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 301.0105035030101	West Memphis	1,991	2,140±393	$34,036	$64,700	$838	32.2%
Tract 301.0205035030102	West Memphis	2,805	2,549±494	$34,861	$97,300	$1,069	48.0%
Tract 302.0105035030201	West Memphis	5,355	5,163±486	$62,033	$120,500	$877	9.2%
Tract 302.0205035030202	West Memphis (96%)	3,400	3,312±508	$65,967	$202,400	$1,089	5.1%
Tract 303.0105035030301	West Memphis (94%)	3,034	2,834±445	$40,473	$119,000	$896	42.9%
Tract 303.0205035030302	West Memphis	2,741	2,699±399	$18,803	$78,400	$818	42.2%
Tract 305.0305035030503	West Memphis	1,400	1,658±421	$28,274	$73,200	$727	35.2%
Tract 306.0105035030601	Edmondson (23%)	759	673±135	$31,250	$120,500	$618	33.0%
Tract 306.0205035030602	West Memphis (33%)	3,696	3,627±528	$48,199	$145,500	$862	29.2%
Tract 307.0105035030701	Gilmore (19%)	886	1,124±260	$70,685	$70,400	$761	8.5%
Tract 307.0205035030702	Sunset (18%)	879	952±172	$44,293	$115,800	$764	33.3%
Tract 307.0305035030703	West Memphis (45%)	906	937±189	$50,536	not published	$904	11.9%
Tract 308.0305035030803	West Memphis (46%)	1,975	1,736±279	$84,531	$190,700	not published	4.1%
Tract 308.0405035030804	Marion (95%)	4,335	4,487±456	$69,188	$184,500	$1,207	11.7%
Tract 308.0505035030805	Marion (97%)	3,396	3,322±384	$60,096	$166,300	$1,066	12.5%
Tract 308.0605035030806	Marion (60%)	4,209	3,882±390	$114,667	$339,200	$1,094	6.0%
Tract 308.0705035030807	Turrell (24%)	1,682	1,672±242	$118,967	$245,100	$839	12.0%
Tract 31005035031000	Crawfordsville (13%)	1,211	1,108±282	$75,750	$155,400	$638	9.0%
Tract 31105035031100	Earle (72%)	2,080	1,910±332	$41,369	$90,600	$583	30.0%
Tract 31205035031200	West Memphis	1,423	1,481±290	$36,758	$48,300	$838	37.3%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Crittenden County compare with Arkansas's other counties?

Crittenden County's rank among Arkansas's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	14th of 75
Growth 2020-2025	55th of 75
Residents per square mile	12th of 75
Median household income	23rd of 75
Median home value	23rd of 75
Median gross rent	9th of 75
Poverty rate	20th of 75
Bachelor's degree or higher	36th of 75
Median age	68th of 75

Every county in Arkansas

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

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