Ashley County's 2026 population is estimated at 17,488, reflecting a -1.4% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ashley County is the 42nd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 21,832 and has grown -19.9% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 40.6 years
There are 14,288 adults, (3,963 of whom are seniors) in Ashley County.
Female: 9,635 (52.3%)
Male: 8,794 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Ashley County includes 68.81% White, 23.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,681 | 68.81% |
| Black or African American | 4,366 | 23.69% |
| Two or more races | 1,204 | 6.53% |
| Other race | 85 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.21% |
Ashley County 's average per capita income is $37,750. Household income levels show a median of $44,266. The poverty rate stands at 22.15%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,724 | - |
| Families | $59,633 | $71,978 |
| Households | $44,266 | $58,274 |
| Non Families | $23,708 | $37,429 |
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