U.S. County · Profile

Poinsett County

22.4KTotal Population
29Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-12.57%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Poinsett County has a population of 22,397 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White85.6%19,172
Two or More Races8.8%1,971
Black or African American4.3%963
Hispanic or Latino3.6%806
Some Other Race1.0%224
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%67
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%22
Asian0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$43,440
41.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,807
35.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.0%
82.6% above national average
Median Age
39.9 years

Income & Poverty

$43,440Median Household Income
$24,807Per Capita Income
21.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$43,440$60,498
Families$56,293$73,644
Married-couple Families$56,293$63,048
Nonfamily Households$22,846$24,674

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 Poinsett 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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