St. Francis County, Arkansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
St. Francis County, AR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageAmong the 5 least healthy counties in Arkansas
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F
Income Well below averageAmong the 3 least wealthy counties in Arkansas
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 86% of counties in Arkansas
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | St. Francis County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,398 | 3,049,066 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 34.9 | 57.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.30% | 0.32% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,782 | 1,205,703 | 130,235,071 |
Population in St. Francis County declined by 16.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,398 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in St. Francis County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.8% of residents. That is 0.8 points above Arkansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,566 20.4% -1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,872 21.8% +0.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,628 20.7% +1.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,826 17.1% -1.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arkansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 45.5% of the people living in St. Francis County and men 54.5%.
- Women 45.5% Arkansas 50.6%
- Men 54.5% Arkansas 49.4%
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Economy
St. Francis County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | St. Francis County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,413 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.86% | 4.58% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in St. Francis County is about 29% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | St. Francis County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $185,860 | $111,957 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $778 | $947 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.5% | 66.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in St. Francis County is about 19.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $778 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in St. Francis County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 137 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | St. Francis County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.5 | 18.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.9 | 37.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 137 | 155 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,252 | $4,807 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,321 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 371 | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (11.9 min), Phillips County (13.2 min), Howard County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Perry County (32.2 min), Newton County (31.6 min), Madison County (31.1 min).
The average commute time in St. Francis County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes 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
St. Francis County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | St. Francis County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
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
St. Francis County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | St. Francis County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 26.8% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.9% | 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).
St. Francis County, AR Compared With Nearby Counties
How St. Francis County, AR compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis County, AR | 22,398 | $43,413 #2/2 | $185,860 #1/2 | 16.5 min #1/2 |
| Crittenden County, AR | 47,563 | $56,430 | $164,627 | 18.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Francis County, Arkansas.
How many people live in St. Francis County, Arkansas?
About 22,398 people live in St. Francis County, Arkansas, in 7,782 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 40.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is St. Francis County, Arkansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, St. Francis County, Arkansas has 35 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 40% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in St. Francis County, Arkansas?
The median home costs 4.3 times the median household income ($185,860 against $43,413), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $778 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in St. Francis County, Arkansas?
Unemployment in St. Francis County, Arkansas is 9.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in St. Francis County, Arkansas have a college degree?
12.4% of adults in St. Francis County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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