Jefferson County, Arkansas
Jefferson County is home to 64,802 people. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Arkansas rate (16.0%). The median household income is $51,096.
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| Measure | Value | Arkansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,802 | 3,049,391 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $51,096 | $60,773 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.6% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 23.8% | 21.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.1% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 25.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $113,400 | $188,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $888 | $947 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.1% | 44.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.0% | 5.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.7 years | 38.5 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.