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Chicot County, AR
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Chicot County, Arkansas.
Population
9,765
Land area
637sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Chicot County
Chicot County at a glance
- Chicot County is 74% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,045 a year, 36% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,100 (53% below Arkansas) and median rent is $574 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Dermott (2,330), Lake Village (2,144) and Eudora (1,868).
Local data for Chicot County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chicot County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,045
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$89,100
Prices -6.7% in a year
Median rent
$574/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (378), German Americans (349), Irish Americans (257).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,074
2,670 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.1M
FY 2026, $7,748 per person
PPP loans
$28.9M
697 loans, 3,312 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chicot County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.8%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chicot County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
475
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
153
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 34°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chicot County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chicot County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chicot County, AR?
- Dermott is the largest city or town in Chicot County, with about 2,330 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chicot County?
- Chicot County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71638, 71640, 71653, 71663.
- What is the population of Chicot County, AR?
- About 9,765 people live in Chicot County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chicot County?
- Chicot County borders Washington County, MS, Bolivar County, MS, Morehouse Parish, LA, Ashley County, Drew County, Desha County, West Carroll Parish, LA, East Carroll Parish, LA, Issaquena County, MS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023