Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 62,369 with a growth rate of -0.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 13th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 77,332 and has seen a growth of -19.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 50,896 adults, (12,051 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson County.
Female: 32,483 (50.1%)
Male: 32,319 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 56.47% Black or African American, 37.11% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 36,593 | 56.47% |
| White | 24,047 | 37.11% |
| Two or more races | 2,456 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 823 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 500 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 238 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.22% |
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $39,280. Household income levels show a median of $51,096. The poverty rate stands at 18.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,232 | $100,772 |
| Families | $64,409 | $81,550 |
| Households | $51,096 | $69,175 |
| Non Families | $31,088 | $46,896 |
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