Phillips County's estimated 2025 population is 14,183 with a growth rate of -2.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Phillips County is the 51st largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 21,675 and has seen a growth of -34.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Phillips County includes 61.45% Black or African American, 34.43% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (61.5%)
White (34.4%)
Two or more races (3.0%)
Asian (0.9%)
Other race (0.2%)
Native American (0.0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,777 | 61.45% |
| White | 5,478 | 34.43% |
| Two or more races | 471 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 149 | 0.94% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Phillips County's average per capita income is $39,337. Household income levels show a median of $38,874. The poverty rate stands at 28.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,417 | - |
| Families | $50,477 | $66,890 |
| Households | $38,874 | $54,537 |
| Non Families | $21,799 | $32,121 |
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