Arkansas County's estimated 2026 population is 15,580 with a growth rate of -1.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Arkansas County is the 49th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 19,049 and has seen a growth of -18.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 40.6 years
There are 12,689 adults, (3,324 of whom are seniors) in Arkansas County.
Female: 8,506 (51.5%)
Male: 8,009 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Arkansas County includes 69.36% White, 26.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,454 | 69.36% |
| Black or African American | 4,317 | 26.14% |
| Two or more races | 415 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 230 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
Arkansas County's average per capita income is $40,067. Household income levels show a median of $53,164. The poverty rate stands at 19.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,964 | - |
| Families | $67,024 | $85,649 |
| Households | $53,164 | $70,504 |
| Non Families | $25,045 | $38,001 |
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