Phillips County, Arkansas

Total Population: 15,910

County Seat: Helena

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Median Home Value

$76,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$38,874

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)61.3%
White (Non-Hispanic)33.2%
Two or More Races2.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

26.8%

65 Years and Over

20.1%

Male

46.6%

Female

53.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$38,874

Mean Household Income

$54,537

Per Capita Income

$22,360

Unemployment Rate (16+)

15.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

66.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

29.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$76,200

Median Rent

$756/mo

Total Housing Units

8,386

Owner-Occupied

54.0%

Renter-Occupied

46.0%

Vacancy Rate

26.3%

Married Couple Households

33.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

43.8%

Average Household Size

2.54

Broadband Internet Access

79.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05107.