St. Francis County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 21,800 with a growth rate of -1.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. St. Francis County, Arkansas is the 28th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 28,131 and has seen a growth of -22.51% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,295 | -301 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 20,596 | -301 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 20,897 | -301 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 21,198 | -301 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 21,499 | -301 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 21,800 | -301 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 22,101 | -301 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 22,402 | -313 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 22,715 | -306 | -1.33% |
| 2020 | 23,021 | -1,956 | -7.83% |
| 2019 | 24,977 | -482 | -1.89% |
| 2018 | 25,459 | -500 | -1.93% |
| 2017 | 25,959 | -347 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 26,306 | -294 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 26,600 | -429 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 27,029 | -413 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 27,442 | -485 | -1.74% |
| 2012 | 27,927 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 27,934 | -197 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 28,131 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 28,497 | -2,361 | -7.65% |
| 1980 | 30,858 | 59 | 0.19% |
| 1970 | 30,799 | -2,504 | -7.52% |
| 1960 | 33,303 | -3,538 | -9.6% |
| 1950 | 36,841 | 798 | 2.21% |
| 1940 | 36,043 | 2,649 | 7.93% |
| 1930 | 33,394 | 5,009 | 17.65% |
| 1920 | 28,385 | 5,837 | 25.89% |
| 1910 | 22,548 | 5,391 | 31.42% |
| 1900 | 17,157 | 3,614 | 26.69% |
| 1890 | 13,543 | 5,154 | 61.44% |
| 1880 | 8,389 | 1,675 | 24.95% |
| 1870 | 6,714 | -1,958 | -22.58% |
| 1860 | 8,672 | 4,193 | 93.61% |
| 1850 | 4,479 | 1,980 | 79.23% |
| 1840 | 2,499 | 994 | 66.05% |
| 1830 | 1,505 | -18,790 | -92.58% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,369 | 53.46% |
| White | 9,259 | 40.02% |
| Two or more races | 810 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 504 | 2.18% |
| Native American | 109 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.11% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,102 | 2.49 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Non Family | 3,048 | 1.1 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 3,004 | 3.01 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 1,793 | 3.83 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 257 | 3.54 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
54.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,741 | 10.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1,178 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,213 | 7.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 948 | 5.82% |
| High School Graduate | 6,823 | 41.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 825 | 5.07% |
| Some College | 3,556 | 21.84% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,078 | 6,661 | 1,122 |
| White | 6,951 | 6,180 | 910 |
| Hispanic | 906 | 592 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 483 | 227 | 28 |
| Other Race | 403 | 346 | 78 |
| Native American | 95 | 75 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,591 | $45,962 | $30,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,229 | $0 | $45,086 |
| High School Graduate | $32,210 | $37,208 | $21,600 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,904 | $23,528 | $29,833 |
| Overall | $30,950 | $32,917 | $29,716 |
| Some College | $31,112 | $35,069 | $30,348 |
$30,950
Average Earnings
$32,917
Average Male
$29,716
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.68% of St. Francis County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 5.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,884 | 3,692 | 33.92% |
| White | 7,830 | 1,422 | 18.16% |
| Multiple | 777 | 453 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic | 954 | 376 | 39.41% |
| Islander | 62 | 62 | 100% |
| Native | 39 | 11 | 28.21% |
| Other | 458 | 10 | 2.18% |
28.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.08%
Male Poverty Rate
31.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Francis County, Arkansas is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Francis County, Arkansas is Other, with 2.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.85% |
| High School | 26.88% |
| Some College | 17.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.95% |
| Female Employed | 14.27% |
| Male Employed | 11.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,612 | $60,976 |
| Households | $39,822 | $54,833 |
| Married Families | $61,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,982 | $38,287 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
911
Number of Veterans
871
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 409 |
| First Gulf War | 137 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 312 |
| 75+ | 219 |
| 35 to 54 | 180 |
| 55 to 64 | 178 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561 | 7.26% |
| Black | 323 | 3.51% |
| Other Race | 27 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.7%
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
70.67%
Born in St. Francis County, Arkansas
96.8%
Native Born
3.2%
Foreign Born
3.01%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
96.8% of St. Francis County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 70.67% having been born in Arkansas. 3.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.