Hempstead County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hempstead County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05057
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 727.20 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 741.00 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.735953
- Longitude
- -93.664355
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,351
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,424
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,367 | 89.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,984 | 10.8% |
| White | 10,029 | 54.7% |
| Black | 5,553 | 30.3% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 45 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 81 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,631 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 789 | 5.9% |
| White | 8,037 | 59.9% |
| Black | 4,291 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 216 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,508
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,378
- Poverty Rate
- 19.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,889
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,677 | 54.7% |
| Black | 5,588 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,204
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,009 | 24.5% |
| Republican | 3,461 | 42.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,731 | 33.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,582 | 43.7% |
| Female | 4,513 | 55.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,392 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 3.9% |
| Black | 2,093 | 25.5% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,556
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,272 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 20.1% |
| Black | 1,003 | 47.9% |
| Asian | 17 | 40.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,054 | 57.3% |
| Female | 2,466 | 54.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,127 (31.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,148 (16.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,642
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $120,302
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $749
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 86.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 4.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.