Hempstead County's estimated 2026 population is 18,673 with a growth rate of -1.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hempstead County is the 37th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 22,604 and has seen a growth of -17.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hempstead County includes 55.47% White, 29.72% Black or African American, 7.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (55.47%)
Black or African American (29.72%)
Other race (7.21%)
Two or more races (6.48%)
Native American (0.59%)
Asian (0.53%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,970 | 55.47% |
| Black or African American | 5,878 | 29.72% |
| Other race | 1,426 | 7.21% |
| Two or more races | 1,282 | 6.48% |
| Native American | 117 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 105 | 0.53% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hempstead County's average per capita income is $38,745. Household income levels show a median of $47,654. The poverty rate stands at 18.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,250 | - |
| Families | $64,925 | $85,084 |
| Households | $47,654 | $66,635 |
| Non Families | $22,468 | $32,604 |
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