County

Clark County, AR

10 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥23,398Population
💰$53,393Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$145,306Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 21.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic5.3%
Black21.8%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
21%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size-3.29
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma157 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,246 (34.1%)
Some College1,849 (14.9%)
Associates2,145 (17.2%)
Bachelors912 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree3,135 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,393 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$145,306 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units10,831
Vacant Units2,046

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Clark County, AR

Clark County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,398 residents. With a median age of 33.86, it is a relatively young county.

Clark County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,392 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 17.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Clark County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $145,306 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $738. Homeownership rates are high at 64.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clark County are majority White (69.67%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Clark County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Clark County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71921 Amity 3,591 $57,431 $96,700 $795 4.1% 31.4%
71923 Arkadelphia 14,374 $52,344 $164,800 $735 3.8% 35.0%
71728 Curtis 43 $250,001 0.0% 76.3%
71743 Gurdon 3,252 $50,690 $122,200 $693 5.6% 22.3%
71772 Whelen Springs 21 $96,875 $98,800 0.0% 11.1%