County · Arkansas
Miller County, Arkansas
Miller County, Arkansas. Miller County had 42,357 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 05091.
Miller 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
42,357
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,600 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,360
Median household income
$48,836
±$3,086 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$153,900
±$13,559 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$892
±$47 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Miller County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,600 residents in Miller County. The Census Bureau estimates 42,357 for July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 42,360 over 624 square miles of land.
| Measure | Miller County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,360 | 3,049,391 | −1,212 |
| Households | 16,359±392 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.06 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,844±47 | 1,394,673 | +276 |
Miller County's population since 2000
From 40,443 in 2000 to 42,357 in 2025: up 4.7%. 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 Miller County?
Miller County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Texarkana with 29,123 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Miller County?
The median resident of Miller County is 39.3 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.2%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Miller County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3±0.9 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1%±0.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 9.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.8%±0.7 pts | 67.4% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.2%±0.7 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±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 | 3.3%±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3%±1.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1%±1.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0%±1.9 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±1.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4%±1.9 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 Miller County earn?
Half of Miller County's 16,359 households earn less than $48,836 a year (±$3,086), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $53,376 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Miller County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,836±$3,086 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,237±$4,403 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,381±$1,807 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.6%±2.7 pts | 16.0% | +4.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.5%±5.1 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7%±2.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1%±2.3 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 Miller County?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Miller County's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,900 by its owner (±$13,559). The median renter pays $892 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Miller County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $153,900±$13,559 | $188,000 | +$19,631 |
| Median gross rent | $892±$47 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7%±5.7 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,286±$57 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4%±2.6 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,844±47 | 1,394,673 | +276 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.6%±3.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.2%±2.0 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.6%±1.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±0.9 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 Miller County building?
Builders took permits for 37 new housing units across Miller County in 2025 (29 single-family), 0.9 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 Miller County get to work?
82.0% of Miller County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Miller County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.5%±2.0 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0%±2.3 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3%±2.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min±1.3 | 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 Miller County's census tracts?
Miller County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,190 (Tract 206) to $81,518 (Tract 208.01).
| Tract 20105091020100 | 4,029±495 | $40,256 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20205091020200 | 2,455±457 | $30,674 |
| Tract 20405091020400 | 3,010±424 | $33,385 |
| Tract 20505091020500 | 2,599±403 | $31,641 |
| Tract 20605091020600 | 2,427±523 | $18,190 |
| Tract 207.0105091020701 | 3,410±450 | $47,292 |
| Tract 207.0205091020702 | 3,580±606 | $51,266 |
| Tract 208.0105091020801 | 2,747±496 | $81,518 |
| Tract 208.0205091020802 | 2,327±430 | $66,296 |
| Tract 209.0105091020901 | 2,078±489 | $51,520 |
| Tract 209.0205091020902 | 5,903±836 | $53,125 |
| Tract 210.0105091021001 | 3,511±594 | $65,151 |
| Tract 210.0205091021002 | 4,201±573 | $70,417 |
| Tract 980005091980000 | 83±117 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Miller County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 75 |
| Median household income | 50th of 75 |
| Median home value | 26th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 75 |
| Median age | 53rd 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 Miller 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.