Sebastian County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Sebastian County, Arkansas is 128,448 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $56,450, the median home value is $166,000, and the median age is 38.0.

The population of Sebastian County has grown 3.4% since 2010 (125,782 → 130,035), a +0.24% annualized rate.

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

128,448

Population

+0.24%

Annual growth

242

People / sq mi

$56,450

Median Income

$166,000

Median Home Value

Sebastian County covers 531 sq mi of land at 241.8 people per square mile.

About Sebastian County, AR

Sebastian County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 128,448. It ranks #4 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 38.0, in line with the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Sebastian County is $56,450, below the US median of $74,580. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $166,000, with monthly rent averaging $854. The homeownership rate of 61.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sebastian County reflects 24.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.8 minutes each way.

Sebastian County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sebastian County had a population of 125,782 in 2010 and 130,035 in 2024, a 3.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 130,035 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.24%.

130,035

Population (2024)

125,782

Population (2010)

130,035

Peak (2024)

0.24%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	125,782	-	-	estimate
2011	127,067	+1,285	+1.02%	estimate
2012	127,645	+578	+0.45%	estimate
2013	127,266	-379	-0.30%	estimate
2014	126,852	-414	-0.33%	estimate
2015	127,511	+659	+0.52%	estimate
2016	127,578	+67	+0.05%	estimate
2017	127,910	+332	+0.26%	estimate
2018	127,582	-328	-0.26%	estimate
2019	127,688	+106	+0.08%	estimate
2020	127,813	+125	+0.10%	estimate
2021	128,223	+410	+0.32%	estimate
2022	129,226	+1,003	+0.78%	estimate
2023	129,203	-23	-0.02%	estimate
2024	130,035	+832	+0.64%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	69.2%
Black or African American	5.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.0

Median Age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

16.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

6.6%

25–34

13.4%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

12.0%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

4.5%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,450$-2,323 vs state
Mean household income	$85,707
Per-capita income	$34,275
Poverty rate	11.0%-0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	56.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.3%

Manufacturing

17.3%

Finance & real estate

10.7%

Education & health care

9.2%

Construction

6.5%

Retail trade

6.2%

Information

5.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Sebastian County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

79.1%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

19.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$166,000$-9,300 vs state

Median home value

$854

Median rent

61.2%

Homeownership rate

57,197

Total housing units

90.8%

Occupied

9.2%

Vacant

38.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.5%

With health insurance

93.1%

With broadband internet

35.2%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

22.0%

With a disability

84.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.2%

High School+

24.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Arkansas

Little Rock (202,739)Fayetteville (97,227)Fort Smith (89,496)Springdale (87,388)Jonesboro (79,187)Rogers (71,411)Conway (66,288)North Little Rock (64,504)Bentonville (56,326)Pine Bluff (40,436)All Arkansas cities →

Other counties in Arkansas

Pulaski County (398,949)Benton County (294,541)Washington County (251,863)Faulkner County (126,001)Saline County (125,724)Craighead County (112,097)Garland County (100,062)White County (77,395)Lonoke County (74,747)Jefferson County (65,780)All Arkansas counties →

Part of Arkansas

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Metro areas in Arkansas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sebastian County, Arkansas has a population of 128,448 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 242 people per square mile.

The population of Sebastian County has grown 3.4% since 2010 (125,782 → 130,035), a +0.24% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sebastian County, Arkansas is $56,450, with mean (average) household income of $85,707 and per-capita income of $34,275. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sebastian County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.2%), Black or African American (5.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sebastian County, Arkansas is 38.0 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median home value in Sebastian County is $166,000 and median monthly rent is $854. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 57,197 total housing units, 9.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sebastian County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

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