Ashley County's estimated 2025 population is 18,090 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ashley County is the 40th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 21,832 and has seen a growth of -17.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ashley County includes 70.02% White, 24.6% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,110 | 70.02% |
| Black or African American | 4,606 | 24.6% |
| Two or more races | 829 | 4.43% |
| Other race | 87 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.02% |
Married
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Never Married
Ashley County's average per capita income is $37,445. Household income levels show a median of $44,481. The poverty rate stands at 22.72%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,438 | - |
| Families | $60,285 | $75,294 |
| Households | $44,481 | $60,457 |
| Non Families | $23,522 | $36,968 |
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