Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 63,938 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 12th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 77,332 and has seen a growth of -17.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 56.28% Black or African American, 37.56% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (56.28%)
White (37.56%)
Two or more races (3.28%)
Other race (1.38%)
Asian (0.74%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.43%)
Native American (0.33%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37,023 | 56.28% |
| White | 24,710 | 37.56% |
| Two or more races | 2,158 | 3.28% |
| Other race | 907 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 484 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 284 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 214 | 0.33% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $36,275. Household income levels show a median of $48,552. The poverty rate stands at 20.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,681 | $94,456 |
| Families | $61,092 | $76,239 |
| Households | $48,552 | $66,118 |
| Non Families | $29,609 | $45,729 |
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