Prairie County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Prairie County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05117
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 647.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 28.05 sq mi
- Total Area
- 675.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.831116
- Longitude
- -91.553620
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,052
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,395
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,870 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 2.2% |
| White | 6,863 | 85.2% |
| Black | 806 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,252 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 2.2% |
| White | 5,481 | 85.7% |
| Black | 716 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,064
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,774
- Poverty Rate
- 11.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 924
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,758 | 83.8% |
| Black | 796 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,087
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 809 | 19.8% |
| Republican | 2,067 | 50.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,210 | 29.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,913 | 46.8% |
| Female | 2,133 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,547 | 86.8% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 1.1% |
| Black | 144 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,407
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,131 | 60.1% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 36.4% |
| Black | 55 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 42.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,131 | 59.1% |
| Female | 1,254 | 58.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,198 (37.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,058 (18.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,086
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $95,485
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $668
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.4%
- Work From Home
- 3.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.