Craighead County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Craighead County, Arkansas is 112,097 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $57,615, the median home value is $198,700, and the median age is 34.5.

The population of Craighead County has grown 19.7% since 2010 (96,751 → 115,852), a +1.30% annualized rate.

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

112,097

Population

+1.30%

Annual growth

159

People / sq mi

$57,615

Median Income

$198,700

Median Home Value

Craighead County covers 707 sq mi of land at 158.5 people per square mile.

About Craighead County, AR

Craighead County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 112,097. It ranks #7 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 34.5, younger than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Craighead County is $57,615, below the US median of $74,580. 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $198,700, with monthly rent averaging $930. The homeownership rate of 59.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Craighead County reflects 27.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.7 minutes each way.

Craighead County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Craighead County had a population of 96,751 in 2010 and 115,852 in 2024, a 19.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 115,852 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.30%.

115,852

Population (2024)

96,751

Population (2010)

115,852

Peak (2024)

1.30%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	96,751	-	-	estimate
2011	98,420	+1,669	+1.73%	estimate
2012	100,018	+1,598	+1.62%	estimate
2013	101,682	+1,664	+1.66%	estimate
2014	102,707	+1,025	+1.01%	estimate
2015	104,509	+1,802	+1.75%	estimate
2016	106,039	+1,530	+1.46%	estimate
2017	107,274	+1,235	+1.16%	estimate
2018	109,074	+1,800	+1.68%	estimate
2019	110,772	+1,698	+1.56%	estimate
2020	111,623	+851	+0.77%	estimate
2021	111,695	+72	+0.06%	estimate
2022	112,828	+1,133	+1.01%	estimate
2023	114,245	+1,417	+1.26%	estimate
2024	115,852	+1,607	+1.41%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.2%
Black or African American	16.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

34.5

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

13.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.8%

5–9

7.1%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

7.5%

25–34

14.8%

35–44

13.3%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

5.1%

65–74

8.0%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 21.0% · Seniors (65+): 13.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,615$-1,158 vs state
Mean household income	$82,653
Per-capita income	$32,319
Poverty rate	13.2%+1.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.8%
Employment-to-population	59.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.7%

Manufacturing

12.1%

Construction

7.8%

Education & health care

7.6%

Finance & real estate

6.8%

Information

5.7%

Retail trade

4.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Craighead County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

82.9%

Public transit

5.8%

Work from home

19.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$198,700+$23,400 vs state

Median home value

$930

Median rent

59.2%

Homeownership rate

47,983

Total housing units

90.4%

Occupied

9.6%

Vacant

40.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.6%

With health insurance

94.1%

With broadband internet

26.6%

Foreign-born

6.2%

Veterans (18+)

19.0%

With a disability

94.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.3%

High School+

27.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Craighead County, Arkansas has a population of 112,097 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 159 people per square mile.

The population of Craighead County has grown 19.7% since 2010 (96,751 → 115,852), a +1.30% annualized rate.

The median household income in Craighead County, Arkansas is $57,615, with mean (average) household income of $82,653 and per-capita income of $32,319. 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Craighead County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.2%), Black or African American (16.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Craighead County, Arkansas is 34.5 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Craighead County is $198,700 and median monthly rent is $930. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 47,983 total housing units, 9.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Craighead County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

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