Sebastian County Summary

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

  • The population in Sebastian County is 128,448.

  • The median home value in Sebastian County is $197,857.

  • The median income in Sebastian County is $56,450.

  • The median rent in Sebastian County is $854.

  • The unemployment rate in Sebastian County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Sebastian County is 16.3%.

  • The average high in Sebastian County is 77.6° and there are 112.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sebastian County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sebastian County

Fort Smith, AR Population 89,496

Greenwood, AR Population 9,570

Barling, AR Population 4,919

Lavaca, AR Population 2,466

Mansfield, AR Population 1,341

Hackett, AR Population 1,195

Bonanza, AR Population 730

Central City, AR Population 570

Huntington, AR Population 525

Hartford, AR Population 504

Midland, AR Population 330

Map Of Sebastian County

Sebastian County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Sebastian County is 77.6°.

  • There are 79.78 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.8 inches of rain each year with 1.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:58 hours of sun each day in Sebastian County.

StatSebastian County
Mean High77.6
Nice Days79.78
Rainfall112.8
Snowfall1.8
Sunny Hours5:58
77.6°
Average High
112.8
Inches of Rain

Sebastian County Photos

Garrisonfsm
Source: Wikipedia User Xltel at English Wikipedi | GFDL
Fort Smith Fsm
Source: Public Domain
Fort Smith Municipal Water Plant
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0
Bell Tower Night
Source: Wikipedia User University of Arkansas - | CC BY-SA 3.0
Greenwood Presbyterian Church
Source: Wikipedia User Valis55 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Sebastian County Demographics

Population over time in Sebastian County

The current population in Sebastian County is 128,448. The population has increased 0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 127,941 0.2%
2022 127,670 0.1%
2021 127,591 -

Gender in Sebastian County

  • Sebastian County is 50.8% female with 65,315 female residents.

  • Sebastian County is 49.2% male with 63,133 male residents.

Female
50.8% (65,315)
Male
49.2% (63,133)
Gender Sebastian County AR USA
Female 50.8% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 49.2% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Sebastian County

Sebastian County is:

  • 66.8% White with 85,809 White residents.

  • 5.7% African American with 7,353 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 883 American Indian residents.

  • 4.2% Asian with 5,383 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 157 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 216 Other residents.

  • 6.7% Two Or More with 8,624 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.6% Hispanic with 20,023 Hispanic residents.

White
66.8% (85,809)
African American
5.7% (7,353)
American Indian
0.7% (883)
Asian
4.2% (5,383)
Hawaiian
0.1% (157)
Other
0.2% (216)
Two Or More
6.7% (8,624)
Hispanic
15.6% (20,023)

Table: Sebastian County By Race

Race Sebastian County AR USA
White 66.8% 68.4% 58.2%
African American 5.7% 14.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.7% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 4.2% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 6.7% 5.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 15.6% 8.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Sebastian County, Arkansas

  • 5.1% of households in Sebastian County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Sebastian County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Sebastian County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Sebastian County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Sebastian County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Sebastian County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Sebastian County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Sebastian County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Sebastian County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Sebastian County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (6,510)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (7,044)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (10,584)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.1% (14,219)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.1% (19,337)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (23,397)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (15,455)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (17,324)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.6% (7,227)
$200,000 or more
5.7% (7,348)
Income Sebastian County AR USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 5.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 9.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.1% 9.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.1% 13.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 12.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 14.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 5.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 6.3% 12.6%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Sebastian County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 30.0% of adults in Sebastian County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Sebastian County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Sebastian County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Sebastian County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Sebastian County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
5% (7,706)
9-12th Grade
9% (11,560)
High School / GED
30% (38,534)
Some College
23% (29,543)
Associate's Degree
7% (8,991)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (19,267)
Master's Degree
6% (7,706)
Professional Degree
2% (2,568)
Doctorate Degree
2% (2,568)
Education Sebastian County AR USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 34% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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