Population 15,450 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Phillips County
Household size in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Phillips County average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in Arkansas as a whole, where it has 2.53 people. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only seven have larger households.
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 Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Phillips County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Phillips County (20.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Arkansas county has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Phillips County
Renters in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.8% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.8% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Phillips County than nationally: 48.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 66.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. No other Arkansas county has 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 Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Phillips County: 25.4% of homes are empty, 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 has risen 7.6 points since 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 Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Phillips County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only five have older homes.
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 Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $529 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $588 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $593 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $815 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$346 | +$606 |
Rent in Phillips County runs $815 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $286 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Phillips County
Bachelor's degrees in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Phillips County: 15.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.3% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.8% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Phillips County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Arkansas counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only five of 75.
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 Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Phillips County: 13.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Arkansas county has higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Phillips 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips County | 2.65 | 38.4 | 20.3% | 48.8% | 25.4% | 1975 | $815 | 15.4% | 81.6% | 13.6% |
| Tate County | 2.45 | 40.2 | 14.0% | 24.0% | 6.9% | 1990 | $993 | 24.6% | 85.6% | 4.4% |
| Arkansas County | 2.45 | 41.4 | 13.6% | 35.4% | 21.9% | 1977 | $856 | 12.7% | 85.2% | 8.2% |
| Union County | 2.93 | 37.2 | 13.9% | 25.3% | 19.6% | 1985 | $862 | 19.1% | 79.7% | 4.9% |
| Saline County | 2.58 | 41.2 | 9.1% | 21.8% | 6.0% | 1996 | $1,119 | 29.9% | 93.4% | 3.9% |
| Prentiss County | 2.55 | 38.4 | 13.2% | 22.5% | 14.9% | 1982 | $648 | 20.0% | 83.7% | 3.0% |
| Garland County | 2.36 | 46.2 | 14.2% | 30.6% | 18.0% | 1985 | $1,025 | 24.7% | 90.2% | 5.1% |
| Franklin County | 2.69 | 39.9 | 12.4% | 27.6% | 13.9% | 1982 | $689 | 15.0% | 78.5% | 4.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.30 | 49.1 | 10.8% | 19.4% | 30.9% | 1988 | $664 | 17.5% | 88.8% | 5.1% |
| Lawrence County | 2.48 | 42.5 | 9.3% | 18.3% | 12.3% | 1989 | $828 | 14.8% | 84.4% | 2.1% |
| Polk County | 2.46 | 45.0 | 7.4% | 21.1% | 18.2% | 1985 | $728 | 18.3% | 87.0% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hood River County, OR · Harrison County, OH · Hart County, GA · Hart County, KY · Haywood County, TN · Hempstead County, AR · Henry County, MO · Hertford County, NC · Hickman County, TN · Hockley County, TX
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 Phillips 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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