Prairie County, Arkansas

Total Population: 8,162

County Seat: Des Arc

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.5%
Two or More Races3.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.