Craighead County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Craighead County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05031
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 031
Geography
- Land Area
- 707.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 712.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.827729
- Longitude
- -90.631421
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 110,466
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 82,218
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 105,230 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 5,235 | 4.7% |
| White | 81,719 | 74.0% |
| Black | 19,045 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 947 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 190 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 344 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 79,541 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,674 | 3.3% |
| White | 64,656 | 78.6% |
| Black | 13,221 | 16.1% |
| Asian | 786 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 695 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 224 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 113,249
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,425
- Poverty Rate
- 19.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 22,019
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 81,397 | 71.9% |
| Black | 18,982 | 16.8% |
| Asian | 1,404 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 50,448
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,103 | 20.0% |
| Republican | 19,971 | 39.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,359 | 40.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 23,165 | 45.9% |
| Female | 26,810 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,777 | 82.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,316 | 2.6% |
| Black | 3,792 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 461 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 27,318
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 23,658 | 56.6% |
| Hispanic | 404 | 30.7% |
| Black | 1,487 | 39.2% |
| Asian | 169 | 36.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,816 | 55.3% |
| Female | 14,314 | 53.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,371 (25.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 21,539 (29.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 48,885
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $210,622
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,032
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.