Arkansas County's 2026 population is estimated at 15,560, reflecting a -1.55% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Arkansas County is the 49th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 19,049 and has grown -18.32% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 40.6 years
There are 12,689 adults, (3,324 of whom are seniors) in Arkansas County.
Female: 8,506 (51.5%)
Male: 8,009 (48.5%)
The racial composition of Arkansas County includes 69.36% White, 26.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,454 | 69.36% |
| Black or African American | 4,317 | 26.14% |
| Two or more races | 415 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 230 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
Arkansas County 's average per capita income is $40,067. Household income levels show a median of $53,164. The poverty rate stands at 19.02%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,964 | - |
| Families | $67,024 | $85,649 |
| Households | $53,164 | $70,504 |
| Non Families | $25,045 | $38,001 |
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