2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,778
Hempstead County is a small county in Arkansas with a population of 19,778. The median household income is $47,654, 27% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.0%, median home value is $100,200, and 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 39% below the national average.
Population
19,778
2023 estimate
Rank #1897 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,654
Household
Rank #2814 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$100,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2934 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #2814 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.
52.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
7.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.5%
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
3% below Arkansas avg·27% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% below Arkansas avg·10% 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 →
$26,620
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
51.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% below Arkansas avg·52% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% above Arkansas avg·16% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Arkansas avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% above Arkansas avg·16% above national avg
Housing Units
9,638
Households
7,454
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,101
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
17% below Arkansas avg·39% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Arkansas avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.1%
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