2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,228
Nevada County is a small rural county in Arkansas with a population of 8,228. The median household income is $41,761, 36% below the national average. The poverty rate is 28.5%, median home value is $85,700, and 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 52% below the national average.
Population
8,228
2023 estimate
Rank #2638 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$41,761
Household
Rank #3015 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$85,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #3105 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #3092 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.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% below Arkansas avg·36% below national avg
Poverty Rate
54% below Arkansas avg·90% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Arkansas avg·12% 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 →
$23,002
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
28.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
35% below Arkansas avg·59% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% above Arkansas avg·9% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% below Arkansas avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
33% below Arkansas avg·27% below national avg
Housing Units
4,318
Households
3,402
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$902
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
68.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
34% below Arkansas avg·52% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Arkansas avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
18.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.7%
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