Grant County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 38th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Grant County, Arkansas is 18,111 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 38th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $72,512, the median home value is $154,500, and the median age is 40.2.

The population of Grant County has grown 3.7% since 2010 (17,887 → 18,546), a +0.26% annualized rate.

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

18,111

Population

+0.26%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$72,512

Median Income

$154,500

Median Home Value

Grant County covers 632 sq mi of land at 28.7 people per square mile.

About Grant County, AR

Grant County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 18,111. It ranks #38 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Grant County is $72,512, near the US median of $74,580. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $154,500, with monthly rent averaging $779. The homeownership rate of 79.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Grant County reflects 20.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.1 minutes each way.

Grant County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Grant County had a population of 17,887 in 2010 and 18,546 in 2024, a 3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,546 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.26%.

18,546

Population (2024)

17,887

Population (2010)

18,546

Peak (2024)

0.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	17,887	-	-	estimate
2011	17,950	+63	+0.35%	estimate
2012	18,039	+89	+0.50%	estimate
2013	18,047	+8	+0.04%	estimate
2014	18,084	+37	+0.21%	estimate
2015	18,031	-53	-0.29%	estimate
2016	18,080	+49	+0.27%	estimate
2017	18,118	+38	+0.21%	estimate
2018	18,209	+91	+0.50%	estimate
2019	18,287	+78	+0.43%	estimate
2020	18,019	-268	-1.47%	estimate
2021	18,124	+105	+0.58%	estimate
2022	18,127	+3	+0.02%	estimate
2023	18,392	+265	+1.46%	estimate
2024	18,546	+154	+0.84%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.8%
Black or African American	2.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.2%

Age & Sex

40.2

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

18.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

4.5%

10–14

7.6%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

12.7%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

10.4%

75–84

5.9%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,512+$13,739 vs state
Mean household income	$91,164
Per-capita income	$36,832
Poverty rate	7.0%-4.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	55.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.2%

Manufacturing

16.4%

Construction

8.7%

Retail trade

8.3%

Public administration

6.4%

Finance & real estate

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.9%

Information

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Grant County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

79.8%

Public transit

11.2%

Work from home

31.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$154,500$-20,800 vs state

Median home value

$779

Median rent

79.5%

Homeownership rate

7,907

Total housing units

88.0%

Occupied

12.0%

Vacant

20.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.3%

With health insurance

90.6%

With broadband internet

20.6%

Foreign-born

7.7%

Veterans (18+)

18.0%

With a disability

98.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.1%

High School+

20.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grant County, Arkansas has a population of 18,111 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 38th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 29 people per square mile.

The population of Grant County has grown 3.7% since 2010 (17,887 → 18,546), a +0.26% annualized rate.

The median household income in Grant County, Arkansas is $72,512, with mean (average) household income of $91,164 and per-capita income of $36,832. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Grant County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.8%), Black or African American (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Grant County, Arkansas is 40.2 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Grant County is $154,500 and median monthly rent is $779. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,907 total housing units, 12.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Grant County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

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