Population 15,712 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sevier County
Household size in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Sevier County average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.87 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Sevier County has the largest households of any Arkansas county.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Sevier County is young: half of its residents are under 33.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.1, even as the national median rose. No other Arkansas county is 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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Sevier County than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Arkansas. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Sevier County
Renters in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.4% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Sevier County rent their homes (32.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. More than half of owners (54.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sevier County: 16.8% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.9 points, 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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Sevier County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Arkansas overall, where the median home dates to 1988. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $482 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $589 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $589 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $739 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sevier County pays $739 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $257 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Sevier County
Bachelor's degrees in Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sevier County: 10.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only two have a lower 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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.7% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Sevier County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Arkansas county has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Sevier County
| Period | Sevier County | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Sevier County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Sevier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | 2.84 | 33.8 | 12.9% | 32.4% | 16.8% | 1982 | $739 | 10.1% | 73.6% | 5.2% |
| Howard County | 2.48 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 27.5% | 16.4% | 1980 | $743 | 17.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| McCurtain County | 2.80 | 38.2 | 16.2% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1984 | $742 | 16.6% | 85.8% | 4.8% |
| Pike County | 2.47 | 42.0 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 22.8% | 1984 | $1,036 | 19.2% | 87.6% | 3.6% |
| Clark County | 2.26 | 37.5 | 10.7% | 35.0% | 18.7% | 1985 | $807 | 32.1% | 91.2% | 3.8% |
| Choctaw County | 2.45 | 41.5 | 12.1% | 34.2% | 16.6% | 1983 | $753 | 15.3% | 87.5% | 4.7% |
| Bryan County | 2.59 | 38.1 | 13.4% | 36.2% | 11.1% | 1989 | $963 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 4.7% |
| Cleveland County | 2.53 | 43.0 | 11.2% | 17.4% | 16.2% | 1986 | $790 | 19.6% | 92.6% | 2.1% |
| Marshall County | 2.67 | 45.3 | 10.6% | 22.4% | 28.3% | 1984 | $867 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 5.4% |
| Lincoln County | 2.40 | 39.7 | 16.8% | 23.9% | 20.0% | 1982 | $751 | 15.0% | 84.0% | 2.0% |
| Love County | 2.64 | 39.0 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 16.9% | 1986 | $937 | 16.2% | 85.9% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Wright County, IA · Hampshire County, WV · Hampton County, SC · Hancock County, GA · Hancock County, IA · Hancock County, IL · Hancock County, KY · Hancock County, TN · Yellow Medicine County, MN · Wyandot County, OH
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 Sevier 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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