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Saline County, AR
12 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Saline County, Arkansas.
Population
127,479
Land area
724sq mi
People per sq mi
176
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Saline County
Saline County at a glance
- Saline County is about 3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 75 counties in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $79,046 a year, 30% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,200 (18% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Benton (36,595), Bryant (21,504) and Hot Springs Village (16,327).
Local data for Saline County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools37
- Libraries2
- Banks40
- Post Offices6
- Parks27
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants258
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Saline County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,046
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$221,200
Prices +2.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (15,122), German Americans (14,101), Mexican Americans (5,943).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,565
28,549 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$867M
FY 2026, $7,021 per person
PPP loans
$129M
2,846 loans, 16,608 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$403K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Saline County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saline County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
812
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
237
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saline County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Saline County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Saline County, AR?
- Benton is the largest city or town in Saline County, with about 36,595 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Saline County?
- Saline County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72002, 72011, 72015, 72019, 72022.
- What is the population of Saline County, AR?
- About 127,479 people live in Saline County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Saline County?
- Saline County borders Pulaski County, Garland County, Hot Spring County, Grant County, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023