Ouachita County's estimated 2026 population is 21,466 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ouachita County is the 30th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 26,048 and has seen a growth of -17.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ouachita County includes 55.24% White, 40.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (55.24%)
Black or African American (40.98%)
Two or more races (2.94%)
Other race (0.42%)
Asian (0.24%)
Native American (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,328 | 55.24% |
| Black or African American | 9,146 | 40.98% |
| Two or more races | 656 | 2.94% |
| Other race | 93 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ouachita County's average per capita income is $42,142. Household income levels show a median of $49,838. The poverty rate stands at 17.88%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,648 | - |
| Families | $63,918 | $77,079 |
| Households | $49,838 | $63,323 |
| Non Families | $26,886 | $36,590 |
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