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Woodruff County, Arkansas
Woodruff County, Arkansas. Woodruff County had 5,710 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.9% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 05147.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,710
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,269 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,026
Median household income
$48,158
±$6,537 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$106,500
±$13,538 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$613
±$36 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Woodruff County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,269 residents in Woodruff County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,710 for July 1, 2025, down 8.9% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,026 over 586 square miles of land.
| Measure | Woodruff County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,026 | 3,049,391 | −507 |
| Households | 2,692±113 | 1,205,987 | −240 |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.09 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,256±30 | 1,394,673 | −622 |
Woodruff County's population since 2000
From 8,741 in 2000 to 5,710 in 2025: down 34.7%. 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 Woodruff County?
Woodruff County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Augusta with 1,813 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Augusta | 1,998 | $50,575 |
|---|---|---|
| McCrory | 1,583 | $43,516 |
| Cotton Plant | 529 | $11,790 |
| PattersonGEOID 0553990 | 310 | $42,250 |
| HunterGEOID 0533910 | 103 | not published |
| GregoryGEOID 0528840 | 43 | 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 Woodruff County?
The median resident of Woodruff County is 45.3 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.8%.
| Measure | Woodruff County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3±0.6 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8% | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4%±1.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.2%±0.9 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.8%±1.9 pts | 14.6% | −3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±2.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.2%±2.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±2.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0%±3.6 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.2%±4.0 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±2.7 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2%±0.3 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 Woodruff County earn?
Half of Woodruff County's 2,692 households earn less than $48,158 a year (±$6,537), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $40,422 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodruff County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,158±$6,537 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,196±$5,648 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,057±$2,708 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.1%±4.8 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.2%±12.1 pts | 21.1% | −16.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.9%±3.8 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.3%±4.2 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 Woodruff County?
Owners occupy 64.7% of Woodruff County's occupied homes and renters 35.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,500 by its owner (±$13,538). The median renter pays $613 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodruff County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,500±$13,538 | $188,000 | +$24,782 |
| Median gross rent | $613±$36 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±8.0 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,188±$138 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.7%±5.5 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,256±30 | 1,394,673 | −622 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±3.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.6%±4.4 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.9%±3.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±1.6 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 Woodruff County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Woodruff 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 Woodruff County get to work?
82.0% of Woodruff County's workers drive alone and 2.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Woodruff County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.2%±4.0 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±2.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0%±5.4 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2%±5.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±2.8 | 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 Woodruff County's census tracts?
Woodruff County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,353 (Tract 4901) to $52,545 (Tract 4902).
| Tract 490105147490100 | 3,889±254 | $39,353 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 490205147490200 | 2,137±254 | $52,545 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Woodruff County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 72nd of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd of 75 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 75 |
| Median home value | 56th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 72nd of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd of 75 |
| Median age | 17th 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
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