Regional Profile
Ouachita County
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Ouachita County is 21,513. The population is expected to shrink to 20,775 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.70%.
The median age of Ouachita County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Ouachita County is 58.3, meaning that there is a 58% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Ouachita County is $66,927 and projected to be $74,014 in 2031. Per capita income is $29,564, projected to be $32,671 in 2031. 0.89% of households – 191 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $524,374 and the average disposable income is $53,537.
There are 11,433 housing units in Ouachita County; 6,506 are owner-occupied, 2,934 are rented, and 1,993 are vacant. The average home value is $243,840, with 692 homes built in 2010 or later, and 743 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 795 businesses in Ouachita County, employing 9,027 workers and pulling from a labor force of 8,301 age 16 and above. 2,786 workers commute into Ouachita County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
5,391 residents both live and work in/around Ouachita County. The average travel time is 22.0 minutes. 7.72% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.67% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,912 drive alone, 810 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 197 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 382 residents work from home.
6,024 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,661 have associates degrees, 1,726 have bachelor’s degrees, and 959 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-30