2023 ACS Census Data · Population 22,527
Columbia County is a small county in Arkansas with a population of 22,527. The median household income is $47,363, 27% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.7%, median home value is $141,700, and 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
22,527
2023 estimate
Rank #1752 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,363
Household
Rank #2829 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$141,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #2162 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1824 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Arkansas avg·27% below national avg
Poverty Rate
23% below Arkansas avg·51% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Arkansas avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,947
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% above Arkansas avg·32% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% below Arkansas avg·32% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Arkansas avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above Arkansas avg·6% above national avg
Housing Units
11,032
Households
8,361
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,237
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% above Arkansas avg·15% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Arkansas avg·0% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.9%
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