U.S. County · Profile

Jefferson County

63.7KTotal Population
70Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-24.48%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jefferson County has a population of 63,661 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American56.0%35,650
White38.6%24,573
Two or More Races2.7%1,719
Hispanic or Latino2.4%1,528
Some Other Race1.4%891
Asian0.8%509
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%255
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%64

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$46,855
37.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,571
35.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.5%
69.6% above national average
Median Age
39.5 years

Income & Poverty

$46,855Median Household Income
$24,571Per Capita Income
19.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$46,855$64,705
Families$63,405$77,431
Married-couple Families$63,405$71,014
Nonfamily Households$27,168$29,341

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 Jefferson 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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