Sevier County Demographics
A map of Sevier County's Population by Race
Sevier County, Arkansas has an estimated population of 15,712, a less than 1% change from the 15,839 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.7% White, 35.5% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, 3.6% Native American/Other, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sevier County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Sevier is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sevier County, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 59.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Sevier County is ranked the 49th most populous county in Arkansas, out of 75 counties. Sevier County was ranked the 49th most populous county in the 2020 Census.
Sevier County's White Population
8,278 residents of Sevier County, or 52.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sevier County is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Sevier County ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 75 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Sevier County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Sevier County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 52.7%.
Sevier County is less White than neighboring Howard County (62.9% White), Little River County (71.6% White), Polk County (86.3% White), McCurtain County (58.8% White), and Bowie County (60.9% White).
Sevier County's Black Population
759 residents of Sevier County, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sevier County is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sevier County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 75 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Sevier County's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.0%. Black residents' share of Sevier County's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.8%.
Sevier County is more Black than neighboring Polk County (0.1% Black). Sevier County is less Black than neighboring Howard County (20.8% Black), Little River County (19% Black), McCurtain County (7.7% Black), and Bowie County (24.7% Black).
Sevier County's Asian Population
5 residents of Sevier County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sevier County is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Sevier County ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 75 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Sevier County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Asian residents' share of Sevier County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Sevier County is less Asian than neighboring Howard County (0.6% Asian), Little River County (0.4% Asian), Polk County (0.1% Asian), McCurtain County (1% Asian), and Bowie County (1.4% Asian).
Sevier County's Hispanic Population
5,574 residents of Sevier County, or 35.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sevier County is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Sevier County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 75 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Sevier County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sevier County's population has increased from 34.8% to 35.5%.
Sevier County is more Hispanic than neighboring Howard County (12.6% Hispanic), Little River County (4% Hispanic), Polk County (7% Hispanic), McCurtain County (7% Hispanic), and Bowie County (8.6% Hispanic).
Sevier County's Native American/Other Population
565 residents of Sevier County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sevier County is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sevier County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 75 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Sevier County's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Sevier County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.
Sevier County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Howard County (0.1% Native American/Other), Little River County (0.7% Native American/Other), Polk County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Bowie County (0.7% Native American/Other). Sevier County is less Native American/Other than neighboring McCurtain County (15.4% Native American/Other).
Sevier County's Multiracial Population
531 residents of Sevier County, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sevier County is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Sevier County ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 75 counties.
Since the 2020 Census, Sevier County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Sevier County's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.4%.
Sevier County is more Multiracial than neighboring Howard County (3.1% Multiracial). Sevier County is less Multiracial than neighboring Little River County (4.2% Multiracial), Polk County (5.4% Multiracial), McCurtain County (10.1% Multiracial), and Bowie County (3.8% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.