Arkansas County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Arkansas County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05001
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 992.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 46.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1038.74 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.289570
- Longitude
- -91.376547
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,319
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,498
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,829 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 494 | 3.0% |
| White | 11,192 | 68.6% |
| Black | 4,319 | 26.5% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,291 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 211 | 1.7% |
| White | 8,943 | 71.6% |
| Black | 3,223 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,515
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,379
- Poverty Rate
- 18.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,090
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,454 | 69.4% |
| Black | 4,317 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,178
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,835 | 22.4% |
| Republican | 3,278 | 40.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,063 | 37.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,623 | 44.3% |
| Female | 4,452 | 54.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,087 | 74.4% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 1.1% |
| Black | 1,405 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,359
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,403 | 55.9% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 38.4% |
| Black | 627 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 22 | 43.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,996 | 55.1% |
| Female | 2,321 | 52.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,150 (36.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,549 (13.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,696
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $144,041
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $835
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 2.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.