Clark County Summary

Life in Clark County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Clark County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Clark County:

  • The population in Clark County is 21,569.

  • The median home value in Clark County is $120,600.

  • The median income in Clark County is $45,351.

  • The median rent in Clark County is $641.

  • The unemployment rate in Clark County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Clark County is 20.4%.

Cities & Towns in Clark County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clark County

Arkadelphia, AR Population 10,332

Gurdon, AR Population 2,051

Amity, AR Population 850

Caddo Valley, AR Population 625

Okolona, AR Population 314

Gum Springs, AR Population 87

Whelen Springs, AR Population 42

Map Of Clark County

Clark County Photos

Downtown Arkadelphiac Ar
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ouachita Baptist University
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0
Captain Charles C
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0
Arkadelphia City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0
Gurdon Hoohoo Trainside Plaque
Source: Wikipedia User ViaKali | CC BY-SA 3.0

Clark County Demographics

Population over time in Clark County

The current population in Clark County is 21,569. The population has decreased -3.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 21,569 -3.5%
2020 22,341 -0.2%
2019 22,386 -

Gender in Clark County

  • Clark County is 52.6% female with 11,342 female residents.

  • Clark County is 47.4% male with 10,227 male residents.

Female
52.6% (11,342)
Male
47.4% (10,227)
Gender Clark County AR USA
Female 52.6% 50.9% 50.5%
Male 47.4% 49.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Clark County

Clark County is:

  • 68.9% White with 15,419 White residents.

  • 24.0% African American with 5,367 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 86 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 156 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 299 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 1,050 Hispanic residents.

White
68.9% (15,419)
African American
24.0% (5,367)
American Indian
0.4% (86)
Asian
0.7% (156)
Hawaiian
0.0% (8)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.3% (299)
Hispanic
4.7% (1,050)

Table: Clark County By Race

Race Clark County AR USA
White 68.9% 70.6% 59.4%
African American 24.0% 15.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 3.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 4.7% 7.9% 18.4%

Household Income For Clark County, Arkansas

  • 9.3% of households in Clark County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Clark County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Clark County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Clark County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Clark County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Clark County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Clark County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Clark County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Clark County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Clark County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.3% (2,013)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (1,172)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.8% (3,186)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.8% (2,757)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (2,489)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.4% (3,113)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (3,012)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.6% (2,709)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.9% (412)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (701)
Income Clark County AR USA
Less than $10,000 9.3% 8.1% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 6.5% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.8% 12.5% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.8% 11.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 15.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.4% 17.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 10.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.6% 10.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.9% 3.5% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 3.3% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clark County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Clark County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Clark County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Clark County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Clark County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Clark County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Clark County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Clark County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Clark County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Clark County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (647)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,509)
High School / GED
32% (6,902)
Some College
25% (5,392)
Associate's Degree
5% (1,078)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (4,098)
Master's Degree
6% (1,294)
Professional Degree
1% (215)
Doctorate Degree
2% (431)
Education Clark County AR USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 4%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 6%
High School / GED 32% 34% 26%
Some College 25% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 6% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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