U.S. County · Profile

Phillips County

15.0KTotal Population
21Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-43.41%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Phillips County has a population of 14,961 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American62.2%9,306
White34.9%5,221
Hispanic or Latino2.2%329
Two or More Races2.0%299
Asian0.6%90
Some Other Race0.3%45
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$37,458
49.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$22,644
40.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
30.5%
165.2% above national average
Median Age
39.7 years

Income & Poverty

$37,458Median Household Income
$22,644Per Capita Income
30.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$37,458$54,223
Families$50,951$67,381
Married-couple Families$50,951$57,065
Nonfamily Households$22,444$24,240

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 Phillips 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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