Population 47,266 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crittenden County
Household size in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.72 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.70 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Crittenden County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.68 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 35.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 36.7 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 37.6 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 37.7 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Crittenden County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.4, in line with the national trend. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only six are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 17.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 16.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 15.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 16.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Crittenden County: 21.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Crittenden County has the highest share of single-parent households of any Arkansas county.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Crittenden County
Renters in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 34.7% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 37.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 40.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 39.5% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Crittenden County than nationally: 42.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About half of owners (48.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, mirroring the country. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only five have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 12.1% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 11.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in Crittenden County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1981 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1981 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1983 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Crittenden County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Memphis area. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $912 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $797 | $991 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $786 | $1,080 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $983 | $1,428 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$268 | +$516 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Crittenden County costs $983 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $268 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Crittenden County
Bachelor's degrees in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 25.5% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 26.6% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 28.0% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 30.5% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Crittenden County: 16.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 84.8% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.4% | 86.4% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 87.8% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 89.2% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Crittenden County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Crittenden County
| Period | Crittenden County | Memphis area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.1% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Crittenden County runs well above the national rate: 10.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Crittenden County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County | 2.64 | 37.1 | 21.8% | 42.6% | 14.5% | 1984 | $983 | 16.7% | 85.6% | 10.6% |
| Shelby County | 2.64 | 36.8 | 17.4% | 45.9% | 10.2% | 1978 | $1,481 | 33.3% | 89.2% | 7.7% |
| Cross County | 2.57 | 41.3 | 18.4% | 32.5% | 15.8% | 1982 | $784 | 19.3% | 85.8% | 11.2% |
| St. Francis County | 2.39 | 41.3 | 15.0% | 44.5% | 17.5% | 1985 | $742 | 12.6% | 84.3% | 6.5% |
| Fayette County | 2.52 | 47.4 | 8.4% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 1997 | $1,131 | 27.2% | 91.9% | 4.8% |
| Woodruff County | 2.22 | 46.5 | 8.0% | 35.3% | 17.2% | 1978 | $611 | 15.5% | 82.8% | 6.0% |
| Hardeman County | 2.38 | 42.4 | 13.3% | 28.3% | 14.9% | 1983 | $853 | 13.8% | 86.3% | 8.8% |
| White County | 2.59 | 39.2 | 13.9% | 30.9% | 12.7% | 1992 | $891 | 20.8% | 87.6% | 5.8% |
| McNairy County | 2.61 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 20.3% | 18.5% | 1985 | $723 | 13.3% | 88.6% | 5.7% |
| Hardin County | 2.47 | 44.9 | 10.7% | 22.0% | 22.1% | 1984 | $797 | 14.3% | 82.5% | 4.7% |
| Faulkner County | 2.53 | 35.9 | 9.7% | 37.7% | 8.8% | 1997 | $1,105 | 35.5% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Carter County, TN · Warren County, PA · Warren County, TN · Chenango County, NY · Washington County, VA · Charlottesville City, VA · Champaign County, OH · Chambers County, TX · Wayne County, WV · Chesterfield County, SC
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Crittenden County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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