Craighead County's estimated 2026 population is 117,536 with a growth rate of 0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Craighead County is the 7th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 96,751 and has seen a growth of 21.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.5 years
Female: 36.1 years
Male: 33.4 years
There are 84,696 adults, (15,723 of whom are seniors) in Craighead County.
Female: 58,100 (51.3%)
Male: 55,149 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Craighead County includes 71.87% White, 16.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,397 | 71.87% |
| Black or African American | 18,982 | 16.76% |
| Two or more races | 8,308 | 7.34% |
| Other race | 2,881 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 1,404 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 246 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.03% |
Craighead County's average per capita income is $44,113. Household income levels show a median of $59,548. The poverty rate stands at 20.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,294 | $123,555 |
| Families | $75,703 | $102,253 |
| Households | $59,548 | $85,050 |
| Non Families | $35,546 | $48,386 |
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