Ouachita County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,838
Per Capita Income
$26,339
Poverty Rate
17.9%
SNAP Recipients
13.2%
Gini Index
0.438
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.4%
$25K–$50K24.8%
$50K–$75K18.2%
$75K–$100K11.0%
$100K–$150K14.1%
$150K–$200K4.7%
$200K+1.8%
The median household income in Ouachita County, AR is $49,838 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,339. 17.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.438 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).