Ashley County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ashley County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05003
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 925.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 940.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.190835
- Longitude
- -91.772267
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,092
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,949
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,228 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 866 | 4.8% |
| White | 12,483 | 69.0% |
| Black | 4,366 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,513 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 441 | 3.2% |
| White | 9,926 | 71.2% |
| Black | 3,403 | 24.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 187 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,429
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $43,758
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,049
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,681 | 68.8% |
| Black | 4,366 | 23.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,868
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,618 | 26.5% |
| Republican | 3,802 | 38.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,448 | 34.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,427 | 44.9% |
| Female | 5,332 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,910 | 70.0% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 2.4% |
| Black | 2,249 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,310
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,862 | 55.9% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 24.2% |
| Black | 1,152 | 51.2% |
| Asian | 16 | 34.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,409 | 54.4% |
| Female | 2,861 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,582 (43.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,641 (12.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,392
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $93,806
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $703
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 3.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.