Poinsett County's estimated 2026 population is 22,154 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Poinsett County is the 26th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 24,510 and has seen a growth of -9.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Poinsett County includes 84.87% White, 5.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (84.87%)
Two or more races (7.72%)
Black or African American (5.85%)
Other race (0.89%)
Native American (0.61%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Asian (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,300 | 84.87% |
| Two or more races | 1,756 | 7.72% |
| Black or African American | 1,331 | 5.85% |
| Other race | 202 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Poinsett County's average per capita income is $36,475. Household income levels show a median of $47,188. The poverty rate stands at 20.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,384 | - |
| Families | $61,172 | $77,150 |
| Households | $47,188 | $62,397 |
| Non Families | $23,711 | $36,530 |
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