Saline County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Saline County, Arkansas is 125,724 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $76,534, the median home value is $211,700, and the median age is 40.4.

The population of Saline County has grown 21.9% since 2010 (107,651 → 131,252), a +1.43% annualized rate.

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

125,724

Population

+1.43%

Annual growth

174

People / sq mi

$76,534

Median Income

$211,700

Median Home Value

Saline County covers 724 sq mi of land at 173.8 people per square mile.

About Saline County, AR

Saline County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 125,724. It ranks #6 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 40.4, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Saline County is $76,534, near the US median of $74,580. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $211,700, with monthly rent averaging $980. The homeownership rate of 76.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Saline County reflects 28.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.8% 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.

Saline County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Saline County had a population of 107,651 in 2010 and 131,252 in 2024, a 21.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 131,252 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.43%.

131,252

Population (2024)

107,651

Population (2010)

131,252

Peak (2024)

1.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	107,651	-	-	estimate
2011	109,554	+1,903	+1.77%	estimate
2012	111,454	+1,900	+1.73%	estimate
2013	113,380	+1,926	+1.73%	estimate
2014	114,906	+1,526	+1.35%	estimate
2015	116,428	+1,522	+1.32%	estimate
2016	117,707	+1,279	+1.10%	estimate
2017	119,578	+1,871	+1.59%	estimate
2018	121,147	+1,569	+1.31%	estimate
2019	122,550	+1,403	+1.16%	estimate
2020	123,820	+1,270	+1.04%	estimate
2021	125,338	+1,518	+1.23%	estimate
2022	127,419	+2,081	+1.66%	estimate
2023	129,566	+2,147	+1.68%	estimate
2024	131,252	+1,686	+1.30%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.1%
Black or African American	8.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.4

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

18.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

13.9%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

6.4%

65–74

10.3%

75–84

6.3%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$76,534+$17,761 vs state
Mean household income	$94,089
Per-capita income	$38,149
Poverty rate	6.5%-5.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	60.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.3%

Finance & real estate

9.5%

Construction

8.2%

Information

7.9%

Manufacturing

7.4%

Retail trade

6.5%

Public administration

6.5%

Education & health care

5.0%

The largest employment sector in Saline County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

79.8%

Public transit

8.8%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$211,700+$36,400 vs state

Median home value

$980

Median rent

76.4%

Homeownership rate

52,468

Total housing units

94.5%

Occupied

5.5%

Vacant

23.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.0%

With health insurance

95.8%

With broadband internet

31.3%

Foreign-born

8.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.6%

With a disability

93.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.7%

High School+

28.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saline County, Arkansas has a population of 125,724 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 174 people per square mile.

The population of Saline County has grown 21.9% since 2010 (107,651 → 131,252), a +1.43% annualized rate.

The median household income in Saline County, Arkansas is $76,534, with mean (average) household income of $94,089 and per-capita income of $38,149. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Saline County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.1%), Black or African American (8.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Saline County, Arkansas is 40.4 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Saline County is $211,700 and median monthly rent is $980. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 52,468 total housing units, 5.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Saline County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

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