Jefferson County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05069
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 069
Geography
- Land Area
- 872.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 43.66 sq mi
- Total Area
- 916.00 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.277239
- Longitude
- -91.929673
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,068
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,259
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 62,941 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,129 | 1.8% |
| White | 24,178 | 37.7% |
| Black | 36,599 | 57.1% |
| Asian | 418 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 131 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,649 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 609 | 1.2% |
| White | 20,121 | 40.0% |
| Black | 28,443 | 56.6% |
| Asian | 440 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 521 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 64,802
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,921
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,971
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,047 | 37.1% |
| Black | 36,593 | 56.5% |
| Asian | 500 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,719
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,100 | 44.8% |
| Republican | 5,829 | 17.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,785 | 37.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,997 | 41.5% |
| Female | 18,810 | 55.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,906 | 38.3% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 1.3% |
| Black | 18,918 | 56.1% |
| Asian | 234 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,742
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,742 | 52.2% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 28.0% |
| Black | 9,222 | 48.7% |
| Asian | 80 | 34.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,924 | 49.5% |
| Female | 9,488 | 50.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,785 (35.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,903 (20.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,679
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $115,290
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $929
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 5.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.