Prairie County, Arkansas
Total Population: 8,162
County Seat: Des Arc
Median Home Value
$87,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$51,094
Across all households
Median Age
45.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.2%
65 Years and Over
23.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.8%
No Health Insurance
6.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$51,094
Mean Household Income
$75,028
Per Capita Income
$31,979
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
72.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$87,500
Median Rent
$637/mo
Total Housing Units
4,093
Owner-Occupied
76.1%
Renter-Occupied
23.9%
Vacancy Rate
20.3%
Married Couple Households
49.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
2.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.4%
Average Household Size
2.46
Broadband Internet Access
72.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05117.