Faulkner County, Arkansas Population 2026

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

The population of Faulkner County, Arkansas is 126,001 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $65,071, the median home value is $211,300, and the median age is 34.0.

The population of Faulkner County has grown 15.4% since 2010 (114,035 → 131,611), a +1.03% annualized rate.

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

126,001

Population

+1.03%

Annual growth

195

People / sq mi

$65,071

Median Income

$211,300

Median Home Value

Faulkner County covers 647 sq mi of land at 194.7 people per square mile.

About Faulkner County, AR

Faulkner County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 126,001. It ranks #5 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 34.0, younger than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Faulkner County is $65,071, below the US median of $74,580. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $211,300, with monthly rent averaging $980. The homeownership rate of 61.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Faulkner County reflects 33.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Faulkner County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Faulkner County had a population of 114,035 in 2010 and 131,611 in 2024, a 15.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 131,611 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.03%.

131,611

Population (2024)

114,035

Population (2010)

131,611

Peak (2024)

1.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	114,035	-	-	estimate
2011	116,307	+2,272	+1.99%	estimate
2012	118,572	+2,265	+1.95%	estimate
2013	119,251	+679	+0.57%	estimate
2014	120,646	+1,395	+1.17%	estimate
2015	121,333	+687	+0.57%	estimate
2016	122,213	+880	+0.73%	estimate
2017	123,706	+1,493	+1.22%	estimate
2018	125,336	+1,630	+1.32%	estimate
2019	125,828	+492	+0.39%	estimate
2020	123,820	-2,008	-1.60%	estimate
2021	125,590	+1,770	+1.43%	estimate
2022	127,656	+2,066	+1.65%	estimate
2023	129,909	+2,253	+1.76%	estimate
2024	131,611	+1,702	+1.31%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	79.9%
Black or African American	11.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

34.0

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

13.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

7.8%

20–24

11.3%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

12.9%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

8.0%

75–84

4.3%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 18.7% · Seniors (65+): 13.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,071+$6,298 vs state
Mean household income	$85,913
Per-capita income	$33,465
Poverty rate	9.9%-1.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	59.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.3%

Finance & real estate

11.2%

Education & health care

8.6%

Manufacturing

8.1%

Construction

7.0%

Information

4.9%

Retail trade

4.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Faulkner County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

83.0%

Public transit

6.9%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$211,300+$36,000 vs state

Median home value

$980

Median rent

61.6%

Homeownership rate

52,862

Total housing units

92.4%

Occupied

7.6%

Vacant

38.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.5%

With health insurance

96.4%

With broadband internet

29.2%

Foreign-born

6.2%

Veterans (18+)

13.6%

With a disability

94.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.7%

High School+

33.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Faulkner County, Arkansas has a population of 126,001 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 195 people per square mile.

The population of Faulkner County has grown 15.4% since 2010 (114,035 → 131,611), a +1.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Faulkner County, Arkansas is $65,071, with mean (average) household income of $85,913 and per-capita income of $33,465. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Faulkner County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.9%), Black or African American (11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Faulkner County, Arkansas is 34.0 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Faulkner County is $211,300 and median monthly rent is $980. 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 52,862 total housing units, 7.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Faulkner County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

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