Sebastian County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 129,087 with a growth rate of -0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sebastian County, Arkansas is the 6th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 125,782 and has seen a growth of 2.63% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 129,032 | -11 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 129,043 | -11 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 129,054 | -11 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 129,065 | -11 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 129,076 | -11 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 129,087 | -11 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 129,098 | -11 | -0.01% |
| 2022 | 129,109 | 767 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 128,342 | 534 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 127,808 | 120 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 127,688 | 106 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 127,582 | -328 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 127,910 | 332 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 127,578 | 67 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 127,511 | 659 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 126,852 | -414 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 127,266 | -379 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 127,645 | 578 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 127,067 | 1,285 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 125,782 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 99,590 | 4,418 | 4.64% |
| 1980 | 95,172 | 15,935 | 20.11% |
| 1970 | 79,237 | 12,552 | 18.82% |
| 1960 | 66,685 | 2,483 | 3.87% |
| 1950 | 64,202 | 1,393 | 2.22% |
| 1940 | 62,809 | 8,383 | 15.4% |
| 1930 | 54,426 | -2,313 | -4.08% |
| 1920 | 56,739 | 4,461 | 8.53% |
| 1910 | 52,278 | 15,343 | 41.54% |
| 1900 | 36,935 | 3,735 | 11.25% |
| 1890 | 33,200 | 13,640 | 69.73% |
| 1880 | 19,560 | 6,620 | 51.16% |
| 1870 | 12,940 | 3,702 | 40.07% |
| 1860 | 9,238 | -119,794 | -92.84% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,914 | 69.22% |
| Other race | 12,821 | 9.98% |
| Two or more races | 12,548 | 9.77% |
| Black or African American | 7,366 | 5.73% |
| Asian | 5,602 | 4.36% |
| Native American | 1,040 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 157 | 0.12% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 51,951 | 2.44 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 24,030 | 3.1 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 18,580 | 1.22 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Female | 6,951 | 3.17 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 2,390 | 3.06 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,352 | 8.51% |
| Associates Degree | 6,376 | 7.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,795 | 14.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,280 | 9.58% |
| High School Graduate | 26,146 | 30.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,458 | 6.31% |
| Some College | 20,026 | 23.17% |
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 | 62,467 | 56,865 | 17,115 |
| Hispanic | 10,144 | 5,586 | 1,242 |
| Other Race | 7,066 | 3,339 | 526 |
| 2+ Races | 5,907 | 4,892 | 1,388 |
| Black | 4,758 | 3,996 | 639 |
| Asian | 3,929 | 2,826 | 1,000 |
| Native American | 711 | 634 | 99 |
| Islander | 67 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,886 | $75,605 | $47,695 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,128 | $89,497 | $59,205 |
| High School Graduate | $32,714 | $37,413 | $28,931 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,381 | $37,262 | $25,548 |
| Overall | $40,701 | $47,157 | $34,530 |
| Some College | $39,014 | $46,823 | $31,994 |
$40,701
Average Earnings
$47,157
Average Male
$34,530
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.29% of Sebastian County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 15.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84,278 | 10,863 | 12.89% |
| Hispanic | 19,837 | 5,132 | 25.87% |
| Other | 12,741 | 3,762 | 29.53% |
| Multiple | 12,409 | 2,454 | 19.78% |
| Black | 7,127 | 1,892 | 26.55% |
| Asian | 5,592 | 1,051 | 18.79% |
| Native | 1,029 | 90 | 8.75% |
16.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.95%
Male Poverty Rate
17.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sebastian County, Arkansas is Other, with 29.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sebastian County, Arkansas is Native, with 8.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.61% |
| High School | 17.76% |
| Some College | 11.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.73% |
| Female Employed | 8.84% |
| Male Employed | 7.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,502 | $106,634 |
| Households | $56,450 | $85,707 |
| Married Families | $86,710 | $126,211 |
| Non Families | $33,835 | $43,802 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7,956
Number of Veterans
7,173
Male Veterans
783
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,376 |
| First Gulf War | 2,318 |
| Vietnam | 2,207 |
| Korea | 480 |
| World War II | 192 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,214 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,750 |
| 75+ | 1,707 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,490 |
| 18 to 34 | 795 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,779 | 9.63% |
| Black | 420 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic | 415 | 3.28% |
| Other Race | 341 | 3.95% |
| 2+ Races | 308 | 4.27% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 43 | 5.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
55.25%
Born in Sebastian County, Arkansas
91.32%
Native Born
8.68%
Foreign Born
4.95%
Non Citizen
3.73%
Naturalized
91.32% of Sebastian County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 55.25% having been born in Arkansas. 4.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.