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Sebastian County, Arkansas
Sebastian County, Arkansas. Sebastian County had 130,641 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 11 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 05131.
Sebastian County is one of the 3 counties of the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
130,641
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 127,799 · ACS 2020-2024: 128,900
Median household income
$57,790
±$2,172 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$176,200
±$6,621 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$886
±$29 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Sebastian County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 127,799 residents in Sebastian County. The Census Bureau estimates 130,641 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 128,900 over 531 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sebastian County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 128,900 | 3,049,391 | +1,309 |
| Households | 52,181±596 | 1,205,987 | +953 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.03 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 57,470±126 | 1,394,673 | +629 |
Sebastian County's population since 2000
From 115,071 in 2000 to 130,641 in 2025: up 13.5%. 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 Sebastian County?
Sebastian County holds 11 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Fort Smith with 90,855 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fort Smith | 89,142 | $54,816 |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 9,516 | $66,844 |
| Barling | 4,782 | $54,387 |
| Lavaca | 2,450 | $80,924 |
| Hackett | 784 | $44,081 |
| Mansfield | 1,053 | $53,068 |
| Bonanza | 587 | $63,631 |
| Hartford | 499 | $45,341 |
| Huntington | 490 | $35,833 |
| Central CityGEOID 0513120 | 461 | $69,583 |
| MidlandGEOID 0545500 | 227 | $36,461 |
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 Sebastian County?
The median resident of Sebastian County is 38.0 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.0%. 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sebastian County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0±0.3 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±0.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.0% | 9.0% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.2%±0.3 pts | 67.4% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.5 pts | 14.6% | −1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±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 | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0%±0.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.8%±0.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 22.4%±1.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±1.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6%±1.3 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±1.4 pts | 25.7% | +2.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±1.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±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 Sebastian County earn?
Half of Sebastian County's 52,181 households earn less than $57,790 a year (±$2,172), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,893 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sebastian County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,790±$2,172 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,364±$9,383 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,992±$2,966 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0%±1.2 pts | 16.0% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5%±2.9 pts | 21.1% | −7.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6%±1.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0%±1.5 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 Sebastian County?
Owners occupy 61.4% of Sebastian County's occupied homes and renters 38.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,200 by its owner (±$6,621). The median renter pays $886 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sebastian County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,200±$6,621 | $188,000 | +$24,702 |
| Median gross rent | $886±$29 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4%±2.8 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,255±$49 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.4%±1.5 pts | 66.4% | +2.6 pts |
| Housing units | 57,470±126 | 1,394,673 | +629 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±1.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0%±1.4 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9%±0.7 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 Sebastian County building?
Builders took permits for 525 new housing units across Sebastian County in 2025 (143 single-family), 4.0 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 Sebastian County get to work?
78.9% of Sebastian County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Sebastian County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6%±1.0 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9%±2.1 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±1.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±1.1 pts | 8.8% | +4.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 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 Sebastian County's census tracts?
Sebastian County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,872 (Tract 4) to $115,774 (Tract 13.11).
All 31 census tracts of Sebastian County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sebastian County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 75 |
| Median household income | 13th of 75 |
| Median home value | 14th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 51st of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 75 |
| Median age | 61st 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
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