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Hempstead County, AR: growth, migration and housing
Hempstead County has 19,080 residents, down 4.6% since 2020 (-0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 335 households moved in and 442 moved out (-107 net), while a net $4.2M of income left. Median household income is $46,787, the median home $105,700 and median rent $815 a month.
In Arkansas: 60th of 75 counties for 5-year population growth · 71st of 75 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 54th of 75 counties for median household income · 57th of 75 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Hempstead County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada County, AR | 54 | $2.0M |
| Miller County, AR | 34 | $1.2M |
| Howard County, AR | 32 | $1.1M |
| Bowie County, TX | 21 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Hempstead County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County, AR | 57 | $2.7M |
| Nevada County, AR | 55 | $2.1M |
| Miller County, AR | 40 | $1.3M |
| Bowie County, TX | 39 | $1.8M |
| Pulaski County, AR | 23 | $0.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.