Phillips County's estimated 2026 population is 13,955 with a growth rate of -2.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Phillips County is the 52nd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 21,675 and has seen a growth of -35.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 11,396 adults, (3,200 of whom are seniors) in Phillips County.
Female: 8,273 (53.5%)
Male: 7,177 (46.5%)
The racial composition of Phillips County includes 60.51% Black or African American, 33.86% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,349 | 60.51% |
| White | 5,232 | 33.86% |
| Two or more races | 674 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 167 | 1.08% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.03% |
Phillips County's average per capita income is $38,695. Household income levels show a median of $40,134. The poverty rate stands at 29.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,375 | - |
| Families | $52,888 | $68,193 |
| Households | $40,134 | $54,873 |
| Non Families | $23,097 | $33,303 |
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