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Hempstead County, AR
11 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
Population
19,508
Land area
727sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Hempstead County
Hempstead County at a glance
- Hempstead County is 54% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,787 a year, 23% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,700 (44% below Arkansas) and median rent is $815 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hope (8,671), Perrytown (251) and Fulton (189).
Local data for Hempstead County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices8
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants48
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Hempstead County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,787
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$105,700
Prices -4.6% in a year
Median rent
$815/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,739), Irish Americans (1,076), German Americans (736).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,877
7,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,617
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $7,148 per person
PPP loans
$26.2M
726 loans, 3,990 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hempstead County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hempstead County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
527
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hempstead County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hempstead County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hempstead County, AR?
- Hope is the largest city or town in Hempstead County, with about 8,671 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hempstead County?
- Hempstead County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71801, 71825, 71838, 71847, 71855.
- What is the population of Hempstead County, AR?
- About 19,508 people live in Hempstead County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hempstead County?
- Hempstead County borders Miller County, Howard County, Little River County, Pike County, Nevada County, Lafayette County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023