Poinsett County's estimated 2026 population is 22,648 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Poinsett County is the 26th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 24,510 and has seen a growth of -7.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 38 years
There are 17,088 adults, (4,170 of whom are seniors) in Poinsett County.
Female: 11,540 (51.2%)
Male: 11,003 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Poinsett County includes 84.54% White, 5.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,058 | 84.54% |
| Two or more races | 2,013 | 8.93% |
| Black or African American | 1,206 | 5.35% |
| Native American | 109 | 0.48% |
| Other race | 108 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
Poinsett County's average per capita income is $36,722. Household income levels show a median of $46,707. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,824 | - |
| Families | $62,272 | $76,205 |
| Households | $46,707 | $62,546 |
| Non Families | $23,471 | $37,989 |
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