Hempstead County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 19,205 with a growth rate of -0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hempstead County, Arkansas is the 35th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 22,604 and has seen a growth of -15.04% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,515 | -138 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 18,653 | -138 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 18,791 | -138 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 18,929 | -138 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 19,067 | -138 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 19,205 | -138 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 19,343 | -138 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 19,481 | -186 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 19,667 | -322 | -1.61% |
| 2020 | 19,989 | -1,579 | -7.32% |
| 2019 | 21,568 | -146 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 21,714 | -181 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 21,895 | -152 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 22,047 | -48 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 22,095 | -244 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 22,339 | -95 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 22,434 | 79 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 22,355 | -143 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 22,498 | -106 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 22,604 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 21,621 | -2,014 | -8.52% |
| 1980 | 23,635 | 4,327 | 22.41% |
| 1970 | 19,308 | -353 | -1.8% |
| 1960 | 19,661 | -5,419 | -21.61% |
| 1950 | 25,080 | -7,690 | -23.47% |
| 1940 | 32,770 | 1,923 | 6.23% |
| 1930 | 30,847 | -755 | -2.39% |
| 1920 | 31,602 | 3,317 | 11.73% |
| 1910 | 28,285 | 4,184 | 17.36% |
| 1900 | 24,101 | 1,305 | 5.72% |
| 1890 | 22,796 | 3,781 | 19.88% |
| 1880 | 19,015 | 5,247 | 38.11% |
| 1870 | 13,768 | -221 | -1.58% |
| 1860 | 13,989 | 6,317 | 82.34% |
| 1850 | 7,672 | 2,751 | 55.9% |
| 1840 | 4,921 | 2,409 | 95.9% |
| 1830 | 2,512 | 264 | 11.74% |
| 1820 | 2,248 | -16,267 | -87.86% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,379 | 56.79% |
| Black or African American | 6,206 | 30.97% |
| Other race | 1,632 | 8.14% |
| Two or more races | 627 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 155 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,355 | 2.67 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 3,255 | 3.19 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 2,707 | 1.14 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 1,050 | 4.47 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 343 | 4.33 | 51 | 49 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,124 | 8.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,063 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,279 | 9.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 821 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 5,201 | 39.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,019 | 7.66% |
| Some College | 2,794 | 21.01% |
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 | 7,904 | 7,087 | 1,637 |
| Black | 3,924 | 3,479 | 350 |
| Hispanic | 1,199 | 372 | 22 |
| Other Race | 782 | 150 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 272 | 171 | 46 |
| Native American | 96 | 56 | 46 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 47.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,507 | $71,333 | $43,616 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,612 | $205,303 | $47,327 |
| High School Graduate | $35,689 | $38,730 | $28,664 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,385 | $27,891 | $23,173 |
| Overall | $37,700 | $41,968 | $33,231 |
| Some College | $35,607 | $44,936 | $31,869 |
$37,700
Average Earnings
$41,968
Average Male
$33,231
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.49% of Hempstead County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 11.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,102 | 2,436 | 39.92% |
| White | 10,519 | 1,047 | 9.95% |
| Hispanic | 2,702 | 990 | 36.64% |
| Other | 1,603 | 572 | 35.68% |
| Multiple | 615 | 174 | 28.29% |
| Native | 155 | 9 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 38 | 2 | 5.26% |
22.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.68%
Male Poverty Rate
27.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hempstead County, Arkansas is Black, with 39.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hempstead County, Arkansas is Asian, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.8% |
| High School | 21.5% |
| Some College | 15.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.4% |
| Female Employed | 13.45% |
| Male Employed | 5.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,161 | $80,430 |
| Households | $45,049 | $62,956 |
| Married Families | $75,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,446 | $31,360 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
893
Number of Veterans
862
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 378 |
| Second Gulf War | 191 |
| First Gulf War | 122 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 344 |
| 35 to 54 | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 75+ | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 719 | 8.05% |
| Black | 133 | 2.98% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 9.83% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
60.91%
Born in Hempstead County, Arkansas
93.52%
Native Born
6.48%
Foreign Born
5.26%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
93.52% of Hempstead County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 60.91% having been born in Arkansas. 5.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.