Arkansas County's estimated 2026 population is 15,560 with a growth rate of -1.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Arkansas County is the 49th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 19,049 and has seen a growth of -18.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Arkansas County includes 70.45% White, 25.75% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (70.45%)
Black or African American (25.75%)
Two or more races (2.95%)
Other race (0.67%)
Native American (0.1%)
Asian (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,816 | 70.45% |
| Black or African American | 4,319 | 25.75% |
| Two or more races | 495 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 113 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Arkansas County's average per capita income is $42,587. Household income levels show a median of $60,831. The poverty rate stands at 14.72%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,546 | - |
| Families | $72,510 | $89,412 |
| Households | $60,831 | $73,981 |
| Non Families | $28,553 | $42,723 |
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