Ashley County's estimated 2026 population is 17,638 with a growth rate of -1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ashley County is the 41st largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 21,832 and has seen a growth of -19.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 40.6 years
There are 14,288 adults, (3,963 of whom are seniors) in Ashley County.
Female: 9,635 (52.3%)
Male: 8,794 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Ashley County includes 68.81% White, 23.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,681 | 68.81% |
| Black or African American | 4,366 | 23.69% |
| Two or more races | 1,204 | 6.53% |
| Other race | 85 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.21% |
Ashley County's average per capita income is $37,750. Household income levels show a median of $44,266. The poverty rate stands at 22.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,724 | - |
| Families | $59,633 | $71,978 |
| Households | $44,266 | $58,274 |
| Non Families | $23,708 | $37,429 |
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