Ouachita County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ouachita County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05103
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 103
Geography
- Land Area
- 732.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 739.74 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.591168
- Longitude
- -92.878413
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,959
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,051
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,508 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 455 | 2.1% |
| White | 11,987 | 54.6% |
| Black | 9,015 | 41.1% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,822 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 237 | 1.4% |
| White | 9,755 | 57.2% |
| Black | 6,792 | 39.8% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 207 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 22,085
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,059
- Poverty Rate
- 18.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,085
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,052 | 54.6% |
| Black | 9,010 | 40.8% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,645
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,506 | 33.0% |
| Republican | 3,263 | 23.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,875 | 43.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,007 | 44.0% |
| Female | 7,406 | 54.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,842 | 50.1% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 1.6% |
| Black | 6,062 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,877
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,788 | 40.7% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 24.5% |
| Black | 2,834 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 23 | 31.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,549 | 42.4% |
| Female | 3,263 | 44.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,089 (33.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,535 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,869
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $105,772
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $741
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.