Hempstead County's estimated 2026 population is 18,906 with a growth rate of -0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hempstead County is the 36th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 22,604 and has seen a growth of -16.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 14,575 adults, (3,641 of whom are seniors) in Hempstead County.
Female: 10,092 (51.7%)
Male: 9,416 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Hempstead County includes 54.73% White, 28.64% Black or African American, 6.35% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,677 | 54.73% |
| Black or African American | 5,588 | 28.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,842 | 9.44% |
| Other race | 1,239 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.17% |
Hempstead County's average per capita income is $39,310. Household income levels show a median of $46,787. The poverty rate stands at 20.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,805 | - |
| Families | $64,504 | $94,530 |
| Households | $46,787 | $71,285 |
| Non Families | $23,331 | $32,350 |
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