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Population Review

Sevier County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in Arkansas

The population of Sevier County, Arkansas is 15,797 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $51,641, the median home value is $111,700, and the median age is 34.8.

The population of Sevier County has declined 8.3% since 2010 (17,153 → 15,735), a -0.61% annualized rate.

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

15,797

Population

-0.61%

Annual growth

28

People / sq mi

$51,641

Median Income

$111,700

Median Home Value

Sevier County covers 564 sq mi of land at 28.0 people per square mile.

About Sevier County, AR

Sevier County is a county in Arkansas with a population of 15,797. It ranks #50 among counties in Arkansas by population. The median age is 34.8, younger than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in Sevier County is $51,641, below the US median of $74,580. 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $111,700, with monthly rent averaging $725. The homeownership rate of 65.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sevier County reflects 10.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.1 minutes each way.

Sevier County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sevier County had a population of 17,153 in 2010 and 15,735 in 2024, a -8.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,411 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.60%.

2014 · 17K20102024

15,735

Population (2024)

17,153

Population (2010)

17,411

Peak (2014)

-0.60%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201017,153
201117,219
201217,186
201317,358
201417,411
201517,263
201616,959
201717,085
201817,019
201916,972
202015,782
202115,709
202215,681
202315,654
202415,735

Race & Ethnicity

White58.7%
Black or African American5.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

34.8

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

14.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.2%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
11.0%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
11.1%
55–59
6.7%
60–64
5.2%
65–74
9.0%
75–84
4.3%
85+
0.9%

Children (under 15): 23.6% · Seniors (65+): 14.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$51,641$-7,132 vs state
Mean household income$67,677
Per-capita income$25,685
Poverty rate12.7%+1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate2.9%
Employment-to-population56.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
22.3%
Professional & business services
17.2%
Construction
11.8%
Agriculture
7.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.5%
Education & health care
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Information
5.0%

The largest employment sector in Sevier County is manufacturing, accounting for 22.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

72.6%

Public transit

3.0%

Work from home

26.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$111,700$-63,600 vs state

Median home value

$725

Median rent

65.3%

Homeownership rate

6,768

Total housing units

84.2%

Occupied

15.8%

Vacant

34.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

81.1%

With health insurance

89.9%

With broadband internet

39.3%

Foreign-born

5.2%

Veterans (18+)

14.8%

With a disability

67.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

72.5%

High School+

10.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sevier County, Arkansas has a population of 15,797 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 28 people per square mile.

The population of Sevier County has declined 8.3% since 2010 (17,153 → 15,735), a -0.61% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sevier County, Arkansas is $51,641, with mean (average) household income of $67,677 and per-capita income of $25,685. 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sevier County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (58.7%), Black or African American (5.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sevier County, Arkansas is 34.8 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Sevier County is $111,700 and median monthly rent is $725. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,768 total housing units, 15.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sevier County, Arkansas is manufacturing, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Sevier 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.