Sevier County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 15,526 with a growth rate of -0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sevier County, Arkansas is the 49th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 17,153 and has seen a growth of -9.49% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,996 | -106 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 15,102 | -106 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 15,208 | -106 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 15,314 | -106 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 15,420 | -106 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 15,526 | -106 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 15,632 | -106 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 15,738 | 24 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 15,714 | -64 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 15,778 | -1,194 | -7.04% |
| 2019 | 16,972 | -47 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 17,019 | -66 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 17,085 | 126 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 16,959 | -304 | -1.76% |
| 2015 | 17,263 | -148 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 17,411 | 53 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 17,358 | 172 | 1% |
| 2012 | 17,186 | -33 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 17,219 | 66 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 17,153 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,637 | -423 | -3.01% |
| 1980 | 14,060 | 2,788 | 24.73% |
| 1970 | 11,272 | 1,116 | 10.99% |
| 1960 | 10,156 | -2,137 | -17.38% |
| 1950 | 12,293 | -2,955 | -19.38% |
| 1940 | 15,248 | -1,116 | -6.82% |
| 1930 | 16,364 | -1,937 | -10.58% |
| 1920 | 18,301 | 1,685 | 10.14% |
| 1910 | 16,616 | 277 | 1.7% |
| 1900 | 16,339 | 6,267 | 62.22% |
| 1890 | 10,072 | 3,880 | 62.66% |
| 1880 | 6,192 | 1,700 | 37.85% |
| 1870 | 4,492 | -6,024 | -57.28% |
| 1860 | 10,516 | 6,276 | 148.02% |
| 1850 | 4,240 | 1,430 | 50.89% |
| 1840 | 2,810 | 2,176 | 343.22% |
| 1830 | 634 | -14,362 | -95.77% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,216 | 57.91% |
| Other race | 4,553 | 28.61% |
| Black or African American | 752 | 4.73% |
| Two or more races | 730 | 4.59% |
| Native American | 414 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 204 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.28% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,543 | 2.85 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 3,062 | 3.46 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 1,584 | 1.1 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 705 | 3.83 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 192 | 4.11 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,198 | 12.21% |
| Associates Degree | 842 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 764 | 7.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 381 | 3.88% |
| High School Graduate | 3,406 | 34.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,400 | 14.27% |
| Some College | 1,823 | 18.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,264 | 5,613 | 977 |
| Hispanic | 2,534 | 851 | 64 |
| Other Race | 2,152 | 685 | 48 |
| Black | 453 | 333 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 361 | 277 | 63 |
| Native American | 185 | 168 | 0 |
| Islander | 110 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $77,708 | $41,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,808 | $83,289 | $57,059 |
| High School Graduate | $33,388 | $37,794 | $26,506 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,639 | $37,277 | $28,283 |
| Overall | $36,545 | $41,696 | $29,450 |
| Some College | $34,650 | $55,504 | $28,539 |
$36,545
Average Earnings
$41,696
Average Male
$29,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.44% of Sevier County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 32.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,623 | 1,549 | 17.96% |
| Hispanic | 5,329 | 977 | 18.33% |
| Other | 4,424 | 728 | 16.46% |
| Islander | 200 | 200 | 100% |
| Native | 414 | 186 | 44.93% |
| Black | 726 | 178 | 24.52% |
| Multiple | 727 | 148 | 20.36% |
20.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.55%
Male Poverty Rate
22.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sevier County, Arkansas is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sevier County, Arkansas is Other, with 16.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.55% |
| High School | 19.71% |
| Some College | 13.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.85% |
| Male Employed | 7.87% |
| Female Employed | 6.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,400 | $83,138 |
| Households | $53,567 | $70,910 |
| Married Families | $66,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,196 | $37,737 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
620
Number of Veterans
596
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 314 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 227 |
| 75+ | 164 |
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 6.94% |
| Other Race | 43 | 1.52% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 1.02% |
| Black | 26 | 4.68% |
| Native American | 16 | 6.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.11%
Born in Sevier County, Arkansas
84.62%
Native Born
15.38%
Foreign Born
12.49%
Non Citizen
2.9%
Naturalized
84.62% of Sevier County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 45.11% having been born in Arkansas. 12.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.