Randolph County, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Randolph County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,583 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 28.3 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.91% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,071 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Randolph County grew by 3.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 18,733 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Randolph County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Randolph County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,651 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.09% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Randolph County is about 12% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Randolph County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $131,785 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $671 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.2% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Randolph County is about 16.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $671 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Randolph County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Randolph County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,862 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,056 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 273 | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (12.2 min), Dallas County (12.7 min), Clark County (13.3 min).
Slowest:
Newton County (32.2 min), Perry County (32.0 min), Grant County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Randolph County is about the same as in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Randolph County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Randolph County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arkansas:
Pulaski County (0.3), Benton County (0.3), Washington County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2), Scott County (0.2).
Health
Randolph County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Randolph County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.8% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.8% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arkansas:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Phillips County (0.7), Chicot County (0.7), Desha County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Randolph County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Randolph County, Arkansas?
The population of Randolph County, Arkansas is 18,583, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Randolph County, Arkansas?
The population density of Randolph County, Arkansas is 28.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Randolph County, Arkansas?
The median household income in Randolph County, Arkansas is $51,651, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Randolph County, Arkansas?
The median home price in Randolph County, Arkansas is $131,785, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Randolph County, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Randolph County, Arkansas is 6.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.