Cross County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cross County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05037
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 037
Geography
- Land Area
- 616.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 622.26 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.285692
- Longitude
- -90.763984
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,876
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,172
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,514 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 360 | 2.3% |
| White | 11,670 | 73.5% |
| Black | 2,627 | 16.5% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,931 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 2.0% |
| White | 9,092 | 74.7% |
| Black | 2,070 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 783 | 6.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,543
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,449
- Poverty Rate
- 19.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,233
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,902 | 71.9% |
| Black | 2,617 | 15.8% |
| Asian | 479 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,801
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,505 | 17.1% |
| Republican | 3,931 | 44.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,363 | 38.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,988 | 45.3% |
| Female | 4,711 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,428 | 73.0% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 1.0% |
| Black | 1,845 | 21.0% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,831
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,728 | 58.0% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 34.1% |
| Black | 856 | 46.4% |
| Asian | 11 | 28.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,211 | 55.4% |
| Female | 2,575 | 54.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,864 (33.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,110 (18.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,586
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $125,963
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $777
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.