County · Arkansas
Hot Spring County, Arkansas
Hot Spring County, Arkansas. Hot Spring County had 33,451 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 9 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 05059.
Hot Spring County is the county of the Malvern, AR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,451
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,040 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,180
Median household income
$55,405
±$3,337 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$151,100
±$15,286 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$768
±$25 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Hot Spring County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,040 residents in Hot Spring County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,451 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 33,180 over 615 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,180 | 3,049,391 | −417 |
| Households | 12,310±358 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.07 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,302±77 | 1,394,673 | −210 |
Hot Spring County's population since 2000
From 30,353 in 2000 to 33,451 in 2025: up 10.2%. 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.
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 Hot Spring County?
Hot Spring County holds 9 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Malvern with 11,144 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Malvern | 10,867 | $46,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Magnet CoveGEOID 0543430 | 692 | not published |
| Rockport | 676 | $68,750 |
| Jones MillsGEOID 0535770 | 411 | $53,750 |
| Midway, Hot Spring CountyGEOID 0545560 | 377 | $96,250 |
| DonaldsonGEOID 0519450 | 275 | $66,250 |
| PerlaGEOID 0554620 | 257 | $47,500 |
| BismarckGEOID 0506460 | 229 | not published |
| FriendshipGEOID 0525180 | 158 | $55,625 |
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 Hot Spring County?
The median resident of Hot Spring County is 43.1 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.1%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±0.6 | 38.5 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 9.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.6%±0.5 pts | 67.4% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.1%±0.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 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 | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±1.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4%±2.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2%±1.7 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8%±1.6 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5%±2.1 pts | 25.7% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.9 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 Hot Spring County earn?
Half of Hot Spring County's 12,310 households earn less than $55,405 a year (±$3,337), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $54,014 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,405±$3,337 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,323±$4,744 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,188±$1,861 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1%±3.0 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.3%±6.4 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8%±2.5 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6%±2.7 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 Hot Spring County?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Hot Spring County's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 by its owner (±$15,286). The median renter pays $768 a month including utilities, and 28.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,100±$15,286 | $188,000 | +$32,092 |
| Median gross rent | $768±$25 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.3%±9.0 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,177±$66 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±2.7 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,302±77 | 1,394,673 | −210 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6%±3.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.1%±3.0 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.9%±2.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±1.2 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 Hot Spring County building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units across Hot Spring County in 2025 (7 single-family), 0.2 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 Hot Spring County get to work?
81.1% of Hot Spring County's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.4%±2.5 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | −2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1%±3.0 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3%±2.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 8.8% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min±1.6 | 22.5 min | +3.3 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 Hot Spring County's census tracts?
Hot Spring County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,569 (Tract 202) to $71,326 (Tract 205).
| Tract 201.0105059020101 | 3,511±387 | $56,935 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.0205059020102 | 3,904±470 | $69,514 |
| Tract 20205059020200 | 2,718±436 | $42,569 |
| Tract 20305059020300 | 1,903±523 | $55,357 |
| Tract 20405059020400 | 5,902±564 | $54,080 |
| Tract 20505059020500 | 5,887±478 | $71,326 |
| Tract 20605059020600 | 3,812±394 | $58,239 |
| Tract 207.0105059020701 | 1,967±440 | $47,450 |
| Tract 207.0205059020702 | 3,576±476 | $59,355 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hot Spring County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 75 |
| Median household income | 22nd of 75 |
| Median home value | 30th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 60th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 75 |
| Median age | 27th 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 Hot Spring 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.