Hempstead County Summary

Life in Hempstead County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hempstead 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 Hempstead County:

  • The population in Hempstead County is 20,352.

  • The median home value in Hempstead County is $93,000.

  • The median income in Hempstead County is $43,592.

  • The median rent in Hempstead County is $709.

  • The unemployment rate in Hempstead County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Hempstead County is 24.6%.

Cities & Towns in Hempstead County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hempstead County

Hope, AR Population 9,010

Emmet, AR Population 548

Blevins, AR Population 343

Perr, AR Population 320

Fulton, AR Population 181

Washington, AR Population 110

McCaskill, AR Population 85

Patmos, AR Population 80

Ozan, AR Population 70

McNab, AR Population 65

Oakhaven, AR Population 53

Map Of Hempstead County

Hempstead County Photos

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Hempstead County Demographics

Population over time in Hempstead County

The current population in Hempstead County is 20,352. The population has decreased -6.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 20,352 -6.2%
2020 21,695 -0.7%
2019 21,842 -

Gender in Hempstead County

  • Hempstead County is 53.1% female with 10,808 female residents.

  • Hempstead County is 46.9% male with 9,544 male residents.

Female
53.1% (10,808)
Male
46.9% (9,544)
Gender Hempstead County AR USA
Female 53.1% 50.9% 50.5%
Male 46.9% 49.1% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Hempstead County

Hempstead County is:

  • 54.9% White with 12,082 White residents.

  • 30.2% African American with 6,655 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 17 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 50 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 377 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.7% Hispanic with 2,786 Hispanic residents.

White
54.9% (12,082)
African American
30.2% (6,655)
American Indian
0.2% (51)
Asian
0.1% (17)
Hawaiian
0.2% (50)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.7% (377)
Hispanic
12.7% (2,786)

Table: Hempstead County By Race

Race Hempstead County AR USA
White 54.9% 70.6% 59.4%
African American 30.2% 15.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 3.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 12.7% 7.9% 18.4%

Household Income For Hempstead County, Arkansas

  • 8.1% of households in Hempstead County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Hempstead County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Hempstead County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Hempstead County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Hempstead County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Hempstead County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Hempstead County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Hempstead County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Hempstead County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Hempstead County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.1% (1,643)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (1,323)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.2% (2,684)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.0% (2,851)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (2,423)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (3,800)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (2,340)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.8% (2,200)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.9% (586)
$200,000 or more
2.4% (497)
Income Hempstead County AR USA
Less than $10,000 8.1% 8.1% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 6.5% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.2% 12.5% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.0% 11.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 15.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 17.9% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 10.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 10.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.9% 3.5% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 3.3% 9.5%

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Hempstead County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hempstead County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Hempstead County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Hempstead County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hempstead County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Hempstead County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hempstead County completed master's degree.

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Hempstead County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,424)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,831)
High School / GED
38% (7,733)
Some College
21% (4,273)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,831)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (2,035)
Master's Degree
5% (1,017)
Professional Degree
1% (203)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hempstead County AR USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 4%
9-12th Grade 9% 9% 6%
High School / GED 38% 34% 26%
Some College 21% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 6% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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