U.S. County · Profile

Ashley County

18.3KTotal Population
19Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-24.59%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Ashley County has a population of 18,262 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Ashley County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White70.8%12,929
Black or African American24.8%4,529
Hispanic or Latino6.1%1,114
Two or More Races2.8%511
Some Other Race1.0%183
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%55
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%37
Asian0.1%18

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Ashley County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$44,804
39.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,568
33.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.3%
102.6% above national average
Median Age
43.1 years

Income & Poverty

$44,804Median Household Income
$25,568Per Capita Income
23.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,804$64,449
Families$60,030$80,110
Married-couple Families$60,030$67,234
Nonfamily Households$24,241$26,180

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Ashley County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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