Craighead County's 2026 population is estimated at 119,066, reflecting a 1.37% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Craighead County is the 7th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 96,751 and has grown 23.06% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.5 years
Female: 36.1 years
Male: 33.4 years
There are 84,696 adults, (15,723 of whom are seniors) in Craighead County.
Female: 58,100 (51.3%)
Male: 55,149 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Craighead County includes 71.87% White, 16.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,397 | 71.87% |
| Black or African American | 18,982 | 16.76% |
| Two or more races | 8,308 | 7.34% |
| Other race | 2,881 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 1,404 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 246 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.03% |
Craighead County 's average per capita income is $44,113. Household income levels show a median of $59,548. The poverty rate stands at 20.12%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,294 | $123,555 |
| Families | $75,703 | $102,253 |
| Households | $59,548 | $85,050 |
| Non Families | $35,546 | $48,386 |
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