County · Arkansas
Little River County, Arkansas
Little River County, Arkansas. Little River County had 11,763 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 05081.
Little River County is one of the 3 counties of the Texarkana, TX-AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,763
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,026 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,821
Median household income
$53,344
±$5,146 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$113,500
±$11,580 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$697
±$161 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Little River County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,026 residents in Little River County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,763 for July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,821 over 531 square miles of land.
| Measure | Little River County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,821 | 3,049,391 | −526 |
| Households | 4,820±284 | 1,205,987 | −543 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.14 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,059±33 | 1,394,673 | −453 |
Little River County's population since 2000
From 13,628 in 2000 to 11,763 in 2025: down 13.7%. 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 Little River County?
Little River County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Ashdown with 4,135 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ashdown | 4,261 | $55,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Foreman | 977 | $42,083 |
| Yarborough LandingGEOID 0577203 | 457 | $43,750 |
| Wilton | 287 | $53,750 |
| OgdenGEOID 0551350 | 131 | not published |
| WinthropGEOID 0576250 | 116 | not published |
| AlleeneGEOID 0500820 | 97 | 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 Little River County?
The median resident of Little River County is 42.6 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.0%.
| Measure | Little River County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6±1.2 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±0.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 9.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.6%±0.4 pts | 67.4% | −1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.0%±1.1 pts | 14.6% | −2.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±2.5 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±1.4 pts | 9.0% | −2.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±2.0 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.2%±3.3 pts | 25.7% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±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 Little River County earn?
Half of Little River County's 4,820 households earn less than $53,344 a year (±$5,146), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $55,520 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Little River County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,344±$5,146 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,347±$4,786 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,221±$2,098 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5%±3.1 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.2%±6.1 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1%±3.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.8%±4.3 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 Little River County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Little River County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,500 by its owner (±$11,580). The median renter pays $697 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Little River County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,500±$11,580 | $188,000 | +$17,629 |
| Median gross rent | $697±$161 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±12.4 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,151±$82 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±3.5 pts | 66.4% | +8.6 pts |
| Housing units | 6,059±33 | 1,394,673 | −453 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 20.9%±10.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5%±3.6 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.6%±3.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±1.7 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 Little River County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Little River 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 Little River County get to work?
88.4% of Little River County's workers drive alone and 3.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Little River County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9%±2.7 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±2.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.4%±3.9 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±3.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3%±2.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min±3.7 | 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 Little River County's census tracts?
Little River County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,761 (Tract 303.01) to $67,011 (Tract 301.01).
| Tract 301.0105081030101 | 2,094±310 | $67,011 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 301.0305081030103 | 1,635±269 | $47,434 |
| Tract 301.0405081030104 | 2,550±294 | $52,300 |
| Tract 30205081030200 | 2,456±328 | $51,164 |
| Tract 303.0105081030301 | 1,074±272 | $36,761 |
| Tract 303.0205081030302 | 2,012±308 | $65,742 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Little River County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 57th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 47th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 75 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 75 |
| Median home value | 51st of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 54th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 57th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 75 |
| Median age | 30th 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 Little River 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.