Cleveland County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 7,289 with a growth rate of -1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cleveland County, Arkansas is the 69th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 8,677 and has seen a growth of -16% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,844 | -89 | -1.28% |
| 2028 | 6,933 | -89 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 7,022 | -89 | -1.25% |
| 2026 | 7,111 | -89 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 7,200 | -89 | -1.22% |
| 2024 | 7,289 | -89 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 7,378 | -89 | -1.19% |
| 2022 | 7,467 | -19 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 7,486 | -66 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 7,552 | -385 | -4.85% |
| 2019 | 7,937 | -54 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 7,991 | -186 | -2.27% |
| 2017 | 8,177 | -76 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 8,253 | -37 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 8,290 | -114 | -1.36% |
| 2014 | 8,404 | -113 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 8,517 | -93 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 8,610 | -63 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 8,673 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 8,677 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,781 | -87 | -1.11% |
| 1980 | 7,868 | 1,263 | 19.12% |
| 1970 | 6,605 | -339 | -4.88% |
| 1960 | 6,944 | -2,012 | -22.47% |
| 1950 | 8,956 | -3,614 | -28.75% |
| 1940 | 12,570 | -174 | -1.37% |
| 1930 | 12,744 | 484 | 3.95% |
| 1920 | 12,260 | -1,221 | -9.06% |
| 1910 | 13,481 | 1,861 | 16.02% |
| 1900 | 11,620 | 258 | 2.27% |
| 1890 | 11,362 | 2,992 | 35.75% |
| 1880 | 8,370 | 1,526 | 22.3% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,339 | 83.98% |
| Black or African American | 992 | 13.14% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,742 | 2.73 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Married | 1,452 | 3.15 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 828 | 1.08 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 340 | 4.28 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 122 | 4.51 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
83.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 391 | 7.22% |
| Associates Degree | 277 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 546 | 10.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 5.78% |
| High School Graduate | 2,369 | 43.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 0.91% |
| Some College | 1,468 | 27.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,588 | 4,208 | 791 |
| Black | 751 | 702 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 61 | 18 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,226 | $83,438 | $46,948 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,099 | $85,313 | $56,061 |
| High School Graduate | $39,035 | $42,015 | $23,398 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,677 | $0 | $40,938 |
| Overall | $43,575 | $53,397 | $36,458 |
| Some College | $42,869 | $66,500 | $22,895 |
$43,575
Average Earnings
$53,397
Average Male
$36,458
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.23% of Cleveland County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 0.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,285 | 621 | 9.88% |
| Black | 970 | 366 | 37.73% |
| Multiple | 215 | 26 | 12.09% |
13.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.93%
Male Poverty Rate
15.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cleveland County, Arkansas is Black, with 37.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cleveland County, Arkansas is White, with 9.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.33% |
| Some College | 12.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.12% |
| Male Employed | 4.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,857 | $83,172 |
| Households | $48,913 | $68,293 |
| Married Families | $82,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,716 | $32,032 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
394
Number of Veterans
387
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Korea | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 152 |
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 368 | 7.28% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 11.69% |
| Black | 8 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.88%
Born in Cleveland County, Arkansas
99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
99.76% of Cleveland County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 83.88% having been born in Arkansas. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.