Poinsett County Demographics
A map of Poinsett County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 19,163 | 83.4% |
Black | 1,773 | 7.7% |
Multiracial | 1,002 | 4.4% |
Hispanic | 829 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 142 | 0.6% |
Asian | 56 | 0.2% |
Poinsett County, Arkansas had a population of 22,965 in 2020. It was 83.4% White, 7.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poinsett County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Poinsett County is the 27th most populous county of the 75 counties in Arkansas.
Poinsett County's White Population
19,163 residents of Poinsett County identify as White, or 83.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Poinsett County larger than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Poinsett County is ranked #27 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Poinsett County is more White than neighboring Craighead County (71.1% White), Cross County (71.7% White), Crittenden County (39.3% White), and Jackson County (76.1% White). Poinsett County is less White than neighboring Greene County (88.6% White).
Poinsett County's Black Population
1,773 residents of Poinsett County identify as Black, or 7.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poinsett County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Poinsett County is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Poinsett County is more Black than neighboring Greene County (2% Black). Poinsett County is less Black than neighboring Craighead County (16.5% Black), Cross County (21.7% Black), Crittenden County (53.6% Black), and Jackson County (16.5% Black).
Poinsett County's Asian Population
56 residents of Poinsett County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poinsett County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Poinsett County is ranked #61 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Poinsett County is less Asian than neighboring Craighead County (1.5% Asian), Cross County (0.6% Asian), Crittenden County (0.7% Asian), Jackson County (0.4% Asian), and Greene County (0.4% Asian).
Poinsett County's Hispanic Population
829 residents of Poinsett County identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poinsett County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Poinsett County is ranked #39 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Poinsett County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cross County (2.1% Hispanic), Crittenden County (3% Hispanic), Jackson County (2.8% Hispanic), and Greene County (3.5% Hispanic). Poinsett County is less Hispanic than neighboring Craighead County (6% Hispanic).
Poinsett County's Native American/Other Population
142 residents of Poinsett County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Poinsett County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Poinsett County is ranked #51 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Poinsett County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Craighead County (0.5% Native American/Other), Cross County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Crittenden County (0.5% Native American/Other). Poinsett County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greene County (1.2% Native American/Other).
Poinsett County's Multiracial Population
1,002 residents of Poinsett County identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poinsett County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Poinsett County is ranked #37 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Poinsett County is more Multiracial than neighboring Craighead County (4.3% Multiracial), Cross County (3.4% Multiracial), Crittenden County (3% Multiracial), and Jackson County (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.