Sevier County, Arkansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Sevier County, Arkansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Sevier County, Arkansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Sevier County, Arkansas. The estimated population of Sevier County, Arkansas is 16,074 people, with a median age of 35.2.

We can look at the total population in Sevier County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,074
 -5.15% -6.58%
2020
16,947
 -0.78% -
2019
17,081
 -0.65% -
2018
17,193
 -0.08% -
2017
17,206
 - -

Population of Sevier County, Arkansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
55.8%
58.3%
 -4.29%
Black/African American
2.9%
4.8%
 -39.58%
Native
1.6%
1.6%
 0.00%
Hispanic
34%
32.9%
 +3.34%
Asian
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3.3%
0.2%
 +1,550.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.8%
 +16.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Sevier County, Arkansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.2 0% 34.8 +2.35% 35.8 -3.24%
2020 35.2 -0.28% 34 -1.16% 37 +1.93%
2019 35.3 +1.15% 34.4 +1.78% 36.3 +2.25%
2018 34.9 -0.29% 33.8 +1.5% 35.5 -0.56%
2017 35 - 33.3 - 35.7 -

The median age of Sevier County, Arkansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,464 -10.43% 1,367 -11.73% 1,300 1,205
10 to 19 1,312 -3% 1,268 -0.74% 1,262 1,257
20 to 29 1,092 -6.22% 1,135 -5.46% 1,018 1,070
30 to 39 988 -9.74% 1,063 -6.14% 882 989
40 to 49 1,227 -4.77% 1,026 -6.14% 1,160 953
50 to 59 997 -5.19% 1,001 -6.91% 941 927
60 to 69 904 -3.36% 836 -3.62% 863 802
70+ 628 +1.17% 898 -9.54% 630 815

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Sevier County, Arkansas is $49,470.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Sevier County.

  • Under 25
    $24,453.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,315.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,799.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,810.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Sevier County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Sevier County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Sevier County, Arkansas is currently $66,149.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.66% of households in Sevier County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Sevier County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.48%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Sevier County is $24,415.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Sevier County by the total population of Sevier County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Sevier County, Arkansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Sevier County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Sevier County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Sevier County over the age of 16 is 11,980.

Of those people, a total of 58.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Sevier County is 55.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 930 27.80% 6.20%
20 to 24 years 993 81.50% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 1,095 75.30% 6.90%
30 to 34 years 893 76.80% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 1,934 63.40% 5.50%
45 to 54 years 1,890 74.20% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 1,135 64.20% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 872 63.20% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,367 30.50% 3.10%
75 years and over 871 10.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Sevier County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,788 59.20% 3.60%
Black or African American 415 44.30% 30.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 170 45.90% 0.00%
Asian 26 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 299 16.70% 6.00%
Other 2,949 63.20% 4.70%
Two or more races 333 55.00% 14.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,553 65.70% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,232 58.00% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Sevier County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Sevier County is 6,657, with median earnings of $31,149.00.

Women in Sevier County, Arkansas earning approximately 70.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,657 $31,149.00
Male 3,913 $36,491.00
Female 2,744 $25,628.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 313 $60,781.00
Business and Financial 105 $46,458.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $43,672.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 94 $41,324.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 308 $42,035.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $8,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 319 $49,037.00
Healthcare Support 238 $19,716.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $81,155.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 241 $15,268.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 295 $22,757.00
Personal Care and Service 98 $14,000.00
Sales 375 $33,137.00
Office and Administrative Support 590 $26,857.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 255 $35,530.00
Construction and Extraction 652 $45,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 416 $47,232.00
Production 1,097 $27,157.00
Transportation and Material Moving 397 $51,369.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 224 $75,132.00 89 $58,393.00
Business and Financial 31 $78,977.00 74 $38,611.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $43,672.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $55,214.00 26 $40,882.00
Legal 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $39,837.00 239 $42,122.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 10 $41,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 297 $48,666.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 238 $19,716.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $81,155.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $16,031.00 194 $10,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $27,662.00 124 $17,424.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $0.00 59 $14,886.00
Sales 112 $44,063.00 263 $32,901.00
Office and Administrative Support 97 $36,217.00 493 $24,904.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 227 $35,738.00 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 641 $56,875.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 414 $47,308.00 2 $0.00
Production 689 $30,344.00 408 $26,351.00
Transportation and Material Moving 375 $51,806.00 22 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,498 households in Sevier County, with an average household size of 2.91 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,863 families in Sevier County with an average family size of 3.55 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,977 266 620 1,635
Average Household Size 3.49 4.66 4.01 1.13
Total Families 2,977 266 620 0
Average Household Size 3.46 4.3 3.7 0

Poverty

Of the 3,863 families in Sevier County, 13.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Sevier County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,771 housing units in Sevier County, Arkansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,498 81.20%
Vacant 1,273 18.80%

24.83% of the total 6,771 housing units in Sevier County are rental units. This is approximately 1,681 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,525 are occupied by the owner - or 52.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Sevier County is $648.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Sevier County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    292
  • Less than $500
    468
  • $500 to $999
    1,116
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    94
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Sevier County is $94,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Sevier County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    818
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,039
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    655
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    528
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    389
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    84
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Sevier County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Sevier County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    338
  • 1940 to 1949
    119
  • 1950 to 1959
    522
  • 1960 to 1969
    889
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,644
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,284
  • 1990 to 1999
    806
  • 2000 to 2009
    866
  • 2010 to 2013
    284
  • 2014 or later
    19

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Sevier County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    268
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,682
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,723
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,825

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Sevier County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Sevier County that commute to work in a particular way.

25.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Sevier County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    274
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    839
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,243
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    648
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    692
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    348
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    626
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    172
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    187
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    570
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    528
  • 90 or more minutes
    145

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Sevier County, Arkansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Sevier County, Arkansas

We have data for 11 places in Sevier County, Arkansas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.