Cross County's estimated 2026 population is 15,676 with a growth rate of -1.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cross County is the 48th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 17,868 and has seen a growth of -12.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cross County includes 71.99% White, 18.41% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (71.99%)
Black or African American (18.41%)
Two or more races (9.15%)
Native American (0.27%)
Other race (0.11%)
Asian (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,009 | 71.99% |
| Black or African American | 3,071 | 18.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,527 | 9.15% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cross County's average per capita income is $38,022. Household income levels show a median of $47,012. The poverty rate stands at 20.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,000 | - |
| Families | $61,695 | $81,176 |
| Households | $47,012 | $69,861 |
| Non Families | $20,052 | $35,145 |
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