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Population Review

Miller County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Miller County, Arkansas is 42,588 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $49,983, the median home value is $148,200, and the median age is 39.0.

The population of Miller County has declined 3.7% since 2010 (43,568 → 41,958), a -0.27% annualized rate.

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

42,588

Population

-0.27%

Annual growth

68

People / sq mi

$49,983

Median Income

$148,200

Median Home Value

Miller County covers 624 sq mi of land at 68.2 people per square mile.

About Miller County, AR

Miller County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 42,588. It ranks #16 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 39.0, in line with the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Miller County is $49,983, below the US median of $74,580. 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $148,200, with monthly rent averaging $882. The homeownership rate of 65.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Miller County reflects 16.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.7 minutes each way.

Miller County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Miller County had a population of 43,568 in 2010 and 41,958 in 2024, a -3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 43,858 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.27%.

2015 · 44K20102024

41,958

Population (2024)

43,568

Population (2010)

43,858

Peak (2015)

-0.27%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201043,568
201143,777
201243,686
201343,439
201443,509
201543,858
201643,776
201743,819
201843,431
201943,370
202042,586
202142,468
202242,484
202342,302
202441,958

Race & Ethnicity

White67.5%
Black or African American25.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.0

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

16.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
12.6%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
12.3%
55–59
6.3%
60–64
6.7%
65–74
10.1%
75–84
5.6%
85+
1.2%

Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 16.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$49,983$-8,790 vs state
Mean household income$68,756
Per-capita income$28,025
Poverty rate15.8%+4.3% vs state
Unemployment rate3.8%
Employment-to-population48.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
23.7%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Public administration
8.4%
Education & health care
8.2%
Retail trade
7.8%
Construction
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.9%

The largest employment sector in Miller County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

82.5%

Public transit

3.7%

Work from home

20.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$148,200$-27,100 vs state

Median home value

$882

Median rent

65.3%

Homeownership rate

19,810

Total housing units

82.3%

Occupied

17.7%

Vacant

34.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.7%

With health insurance

92.5%

With broadband internet

68.0%

Foreign-born

7.4%

Veterans (18+)

19.9%

With a disability

97.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.9%

High School+

16.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Miller County, Arkansas has a population of 42,588 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 68 people per square mile.

The population of Miller County has declined 3.7% since 2010 (43,568 → 41,958), a -0.27% annualized rate.

The median household income in Miller County, Arkansas is $49,983, with mean (average) household income of $68,756 and per-capita income of $28,025. 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Miller County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.5%), Black or African American (25.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Miller County, Arkansas is 39.0 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Miller County is $148,200 and median monthly rent is $882. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,810 total housing units, 17.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Miller County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.