2023 ACS Census Data · Population 15,910
Phillips County is a small county in Arkansas with a population of 15,910. The median household income is $38,874, 40% below the national average. The poverty rate is 28.7%, median home value is $76,200, and 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% below the national average.
Population
15,910
2023 estimate
Rank #2104 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$38,874
Household
Rank #3071 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$76,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #3173 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #2825 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.
53.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
24% below Arkansas avg·40% below national avg
Poverty Rate
56% below Arkansas avg·92% 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 →
$22,360
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
28.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
50.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
42% below Arkansas avg·64% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% below Arkansas avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
23% below Arkansas avg·26% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% below Arkansas avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
8,386
Households
6,179
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 →
$1,126
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
17% below Arkansas avg·40% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Arkansas avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.5%
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