County · Arkansas
Saline County, Arkansas
Saline County, Arkansas. Saline County had 133,288 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.0% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 12 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 30 census tracts. GEOID 05125.
Saline County is one of the 6 counties of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
133,288
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 123,416 · ACS 2020-2024: 127,479
Median household income
$79,046
±$2,950 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$221,200
±$6,282 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,033
±$45 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Saline County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 123,416 residents in Saline County. The Census Bureau estimates 133,288 for July 1, 2025, up 8.0% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 127,479 over 724 square miles of land.
| Measure | Saline County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 127,479 | 3,049,391 | +8,064 |
| Households | 50,203±460 | 1,205,987 | +6,128 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.02 | 2.46 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 52,934±85 | 1,394,673 | +4,315 |
Saline County's population since 2000
From 83,529 in 2000 to 133,288 in 2025: up 59.6%. 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 Saline County?
Saline County holds 12 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Benton with 38,898 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Benton | 35,014 | $72,876 |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 20,663 | $83,024 |
| East End | 7,137 | $87,936 |
| Hot Springs Village | 15,861 | $75,370 |
| Shannon Hills | 4,490 | $71,318 |
| Haskell | 3,956 | $85,758 |
| Alexander | 3,385 | $57,250 |
| Salem, Saline County | 2,544 | $73,750 |
| AvillaGEOID 0503010 | 1,325 | $106,290 |
| SardisGEOID 0562660 | 833 | not published |
| Bauxite | 629 | $74,250 |
| Traskwood | 495 | $81,042 |
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 Saline County?
The median resident of Saline County is 40.5 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.3%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Saline County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±0.3 | 38.5 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% | 9.0% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.3%±0.5 pts | 67.4% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.3%±0.3 pts | 14.6% | +2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | −0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±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 | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | +1.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±0.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±0.7 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.4%±1.5 pts | 25.7% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±0.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±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 Saline County earn?
Half of Saline County's 50,203 households earn less than $79,046 a year (±$2,950), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $79,271 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Saline County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,046±$2,950 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,923±$3,124 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,887±$1,300 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±1.1 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1%±2.5 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±1.6 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 Saline County?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Saline County's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $221,200 by its owner (±$6,282). The median renter pays $1,033 a month including utilities, and 29.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Saline County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,200±$6,282 | $188,000 | +$28,227 |
| Median gross rent | $1,033±$45 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.3%±3.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,448±$42 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2%±1.6 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 52,934±85 | 1,394,673 | +4,315 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.9%±1.5 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.0%±1.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8%±0.5 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 Saline County building?
Builders took permits for 477 new housing units across Saline County in 2025 (477 single-family), 3.6 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 Saline County get to work?
79.0% of Saline County's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Saline County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4%±1.1 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0%±1.9 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4%±1.1 pts | 8.8% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±0.7 | 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 Saline County's census tracts?
Saline County is divided into 30 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,185 (Tract 101.01) to $103,750 (Tract 103.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Saline County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 75 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 75 |
| Median home value | 4th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 74th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 75 |
| Median age | 44th 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 Saline 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.