Clark County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 30th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Clark County, Arkansas is 21,378 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $50,985, the median home value is $147,100, and the median age is 31.9.

The population of Clark County has declined 8.8% since 2010 (22,928 → 20,920), a -0.65% annualized rate.

Clark County within Arkansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

21,378

Population

-0.65%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$50,985

Median Income

$147,100

Median Home Value

Clark County covers 866 sq mi of land at 24.7 people per square mile.

About Clark County, AR

Age is the most distinctive thing about Clark County: a median age of 31.9, younger than the national median. With 21,378 residents, Clark County is a county in Arkansas. It ranks #30 among counties in Arkansas by population.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $50,985, below the US median of $78,538. About 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $147,100, with typical rent around $734.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 25.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Clark County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Clark County had a population of 22,928 in 2010 and 20,920 in 2024, a -8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,937 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.65%.

Clark County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

20,920

Population (2024)

22,928

Population (2010)

22,937

Peak (2011)

-0.65%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	22,928	-	-	estimate
2011	22,937	+9	+0.04%	estimate
2012	22,768	-169	-0.74%	estimate
2013	22,600	-168	-0.74%	estimate
2014	22,578	-22	-0.10%	estimate
2015	22,536	-42	-0.19%	estimate
2016	22,643	+107	+0.47%	estimate
2017	22,234	-409	-1.81%	estimate
2018	22,358	+124	+0.56%	estimate
2019	22,365	+7	+0.03%	estimate
2020	21,403	-962	-4.30%	estimate
2021	21,248	-155	-0.72%	estimate
2022	21,136	-112	-0.53%	estimate
2023	20,918	-218	-1.03%	estimate
2024	20,920	+2	+0.01%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	69.6%
Black or African American	23.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

31.9

Median Age

52.3%

Female

47.7%

Male

16.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

4.8%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

11.5%

20–24

14.2%

25–34

10.9%

35–44

9.7%

45–54

9.9%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

9.5%

75–84

5.4%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 16.3% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,985$-7,788 vs state
Mean household income	$67,510
Per-capita income	$26,153
Poverty rate	11.9%+0.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	54.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.2%

Manufacturing

13.5%

Education & health care

11.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.5%

Finance & real estate

6.3%

Retail trade

5.1%

Construction

4.1%

Agriculture

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Clark County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

6.7%

Carpool

75.5%

Public transit

5.2%

Work from home

20.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$147,100$-28,200 vs state

Median home value

$734

Median rent

61.5%

Homeownership rate

10,012

Total housing units

81.4%

Occupied

18.6%

Vacant

38.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.3%

With health insurance

89.6%

With broadband internet

29.1%

Foreign-born

4.7%

Veterans (18+)

20.1%

With a disability

96.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.0%

High School+

25.5%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Arkansas

Little Rock (202,739)Fayetteville (97,227)Fort Smith (89,496)Springdale (87,388)Jonesboro (79,187)Rogers (71,411)Conway (66,288)North Little Rock (64,504)Bentonville (56,326)Pine Bluff (40,436)All Arkansas cities →

Other counties in Arkansas

Pulaski County (398,949)Benton County (294,541)Washington County (251,863)Sebastian County (128,448)Faulkner County (126,001)Saline County (125,724)Craighead County (112,097)Garland County (100,062)White County (77,395)Lonoke County (74,747)All Arkansas counties →

Part of Arkansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clark County, Arkansas has a population of 21,378 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 25 people per square mile.

The population of Clark County has declined 8.8% since 2010 (22,928 → 20,920), a -0.65% annualized rate.

The median household income in Clark County, Arkansas is $50,985, with mean (average) household income of $67,510 and per-capita income of $26,153. 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Clark County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.6%), Black or African American (23.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Clark County, Arkansas is 31.9 years. Residents are 52.3% female and 47.7% male.

The median home value in Clark County is $147,100 and median monthly rent is $734. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,012 total housing units, 18.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Clark County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Clark County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.