U.S. County · Profile

Ouachita County

21.8KTotal Population
29Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-24.27%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Ouachita County has a population of 21,793 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White55.8%12,160
Black or African American41.0%8,935
Two or More Races2.8%610
Hispanic or Latino2.7%588
Some Other Race0.2%44
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%22
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$47,348
36.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,289
34.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.1%
66.1% above national average
Median Age
43.9 years

Income & Poverty

$47,348Median Household Income
$25,289Per Capita Income
19.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,348$62,145
Families$62,302$74,548
Married-couple Families$62,302$69,778
Nonfamily Households$26,633$28,764

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 Ouachita 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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