Population 127,479 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saline County
Household size in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Saline County average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Little Rock area as a whole, where it has 2.47 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Saline County are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Little Rock area overall, where the median age is 38.6. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.9, mirroring the country.
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 Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Saline County (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Saline County
Renters in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.8% of households in Saline County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Saline County than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Arkansas county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Saline County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only three have newer 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 Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $754 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $851 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $931 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,119 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$365 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
Rent in Saline County runs $1,119 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $365 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Among Arkansas' 75 counties, though, only four have higher rents.
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 Saline County
Bachelor's degrees in Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Saline County than nationally: 29.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, mirroring the country. Among Arkansas' 75 counties, though, only five have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Saline County is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Saline County has the highest share of high school graduates of any Arkansas county.
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 Saline County
| Period | Saline County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Saline County runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Saline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline County | 2.58 | 41.2 | 9.1% | 21.8% | 6.0% | 1996 | $1,119 | 29.9% | 93.4% | 3.9% |
| Garland County | 2.36 | 46.2 | 14.2% | 30.6% | 18.0% | 1985 | $1,025 | 24.7% | 90.2% | 5.1% |
| Montgomery County | 2.30 | 49.1 | 10.8% | 19.4% | 30.9% | 1988 | $664 | 17.5% | 88.8% | 5.1% |
| Arkansas County | 2.45 | 41.4 | 13.6% | 35.4% | 21.9% | 1977 | $856 | 12.7% | 85.2% | 8.2% |
| Polk County | 2.46 | 45.0 | 7.4% | 21.1% | 18.2% | 1985 | $728 | 18.3% | 87.0% | 7.1% |
| 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% |
| Union County | 2.93 | 37.2 | 13.9% | 25.3% | 19.6% | 1985 | $862 | 19.1% | 79.7% | 4.9% |
| Coal County | 2.58 | 41.8 | 10.8% | 30.6% | 20.9% | 1976 | $771 | 18.7% | 85.9% | 6.9% |
| Prentiss County | 2.55 | 38.4 | 13.2% | 22.5% | 14.9% | 1982 | $648 | 20.0% | 83.7% | 3.0% |
| Murray County | 2.74 | 40.2 | 9.6% | 27.9% | 23.6% | 1981 | $904 | 19.3% | 86.3% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: St. Mary's County, MD · Kendall County, IL · Linn County, OR · Madison County, IN · Missoula County, MT · Pickens County, SC · Potter County, TX · Rapides Parish, LA · Richland County, OH · San Juan County, NM
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 Saline 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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