Ouachita County, AR Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Ouachita County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,383 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 30.3 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.45% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,590 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ouachita County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Ouachita County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,868 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.03% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Ouachita County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $104,999 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $713 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.2% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Ouachita County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 18.1 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Ouachita County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Ouachita County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Ouachita County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Ouachita County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 26.2% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.1% | 23.3% | 19.0% |