Jackson County, Arkansas

Total Population: 16,775

County Seat: Newport

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Median Home Value

$87,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,215

Across all households

Median Age

40.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)75.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)14.7%
Two or More Races5.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

19.6%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

8.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,215

Mean Household Income

$60,764

Per Capita Income

$24,194

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$87,300

Median Rent

$662/mo

Total Housing Units

7,106

Owner-Occupied

65.3%

Renter-Occupied

34.7%

Vacancy Rate

14.2%

Married Couple Households

39.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.9%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

77.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05067.