County · Arkansas
Cross County, Arkansas
Cross County, Arkansas. Cross County had 16,186 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 6 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 05037.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,186
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,833 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,543
Median household income
$50,863
±$5,959 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$117,500
±$19,760 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$764
±$85 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Cross County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,833 residents in Cross County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,186 for July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,543 over 616 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cross County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,543 | 3,049,391 | −281 |
| Households | 6,483±222 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.09 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,586±27 | 1,394,673 | −370 |
Cross County's population since 2000
From 19,526 in 2000 to 16,186 in 2025: down 17.1%. 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 Cross County?
Cross County holds 6 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Wynne with 7,884 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wynne | 8,314 | $43,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Parkin | 794 | $23,942 |
| Cherry Valley | 575 | $31,563 |
| VanndaleGEOID 0571570 | 339 | not published |
| Hickory RidgeGEOID 0531900 | 228 | $31,250 |
| Fair OaksGEOID 0522720 | 55 | not published |
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 Cross County?
The median resident of Cross County is 40.9 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.8%.
| Measure | Cross County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±0.5 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9%±0.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% | 9.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.6%±0.2 pts | 67.4% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.8%±2.7 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±2.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.1%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±3.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1%±3.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±1.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0%±2.6 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4%±3.3 pts | 25.7% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 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 Cross County earn?
Half of Cross County's 6,483 households earn less than $50,863 a year (±$5,959), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,580 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cross County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,863±$5,959 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,643±$5,793 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,808±$1,972 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7%±3.3 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.3%±7.0 pts | 21.1% | +12.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3%±2.6 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.1%±2.6 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 Cross County?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Cross County's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 by its owner (±$19,760). The median renter pays $764 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cross County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $117,500±$19,760 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $764±$85 | $947 | −$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6%±10.7 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,146±$119 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5%±3.8 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,586±27 | 1,394,673 | −370 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±4.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.6%±2.9 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.1%±2.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1%±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 Cross County building?
Builders took permits for 28 new housing units across Cross County in 2025 (28 single-family), 1.7 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 Cross County get to work?
81.6% of Cross County's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.7%.
| Measure | Cross County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2%±2.3 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.7%±3.3 pts | 4.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±4.1 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8%±3.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5%±1.9 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min±2.1 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
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 Cross County's census tracts?
Cross County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,650 (Tract 9501) to $77,303 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 950105037950100 | 878±186 | $26,650 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950205037950200 | 3,254±358 | $46,222 |
| Tract 950305037950300 | 1,454±256 | $77,303 |
| Tract 950405037950400 | 2,451±307 | $66,786 |
| Tract 950505037950500 | 4,593±425 | $41,307 |
| Tract 950605037950600 | 3,913±456 | $54,052 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cross County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 53rd of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 75 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 75 |
| Median home value | 48th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 75 |
| Median age | 42nd 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 Cross 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.