Ouachita County GIS Maps
Ouachita County, Arkansas, has 22,650 residents and covers 732.8 square miles. The population declined 13.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Ouachita County is 05103.
Camden is the county's largest population center. Ouachita County also includes 5 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 37 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Ouachita County Trends
- Population
- 22,650▾
- Median Home Value
- $99,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,902▴
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Ouachita County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ouachita County Population
Ouachita County had 22,650 residents in 2020. That was 13.3% lower than in 2010. Ouachita County had 6,140 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 31 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Camden, Bearden and Stephens.
Population Trend in Ouachita County AR
Ouachita County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ouachita County Zip Codes
Ouachita County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Camden (71701), Bearden (71720) and Stephens (71764). Camden is the largest zip by population, with about 17,824 residents or 79% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 96% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ouachita County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71701 | Camden | 17,824 | ▾ -12.1% |
| 71720 | Bearden | 2,195 | ▾ -12.1% |
| 71764 | Stephens | 1,743 | ▾ -7.3% |
| 71726 | Chidester | 1,139 | ▾ -20.6% |
| 71751 | Louann | 817 | ▾ -13% |
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Ouachita County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ouachita County Demographics
Ouachita County has a median age of 44, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 22.3% of residents are under 18, while 21.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Ouachita County AR
Median Age
44
Under 18
22.3%
Age 65+
21.1%
Bachelor's+
15.1%
Ouachita County School Districts
Ouachita County is served by 5 public school districts with 4,902 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Camden Fairview, Smackover-Norphlet and Harmony Grove. Those three districts account for about 82% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ouachita County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Fairview School District | 1,995 | 40.7% | ▾ -5.3% |
| Smackover-Norphlet School District | 1,208 | 24.6% | ▴ 13% |
| Harmony Grove School District | 827 | 16.9% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Bearden School District | 446 | 9.1% | ▾ -2.6% |
| Nevada School District | 426 | 8.7% | ▾ -1.6% |
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Ouachita County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ouachita County Housing & Real Estate
Ouachita County has a median home value of $99,600 and a median gross rent of $714. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $171,200 and homes spent about 108 days on the market.
Ouachita County Housing Mix
Ouachita County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ouachita County Housing Trends
Ouachita County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ouachita County, AR
Ouachita County has 976 business listings across 298 categories. The largest categories in Ouachita County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (88, 9.0%), Baptist Church (40, 4.1%), and Landmark And Historical Building (22, 2.3%). The full Ouachita County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ouachita County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ouachita County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 88 | 9.0% |
| Baptist Church | 40 | 4.1% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 22 | 2.3% |
| Auto Repair | 19 | 1.9% |
| Gas Stations | 16 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 14 | 1.4% |
| Discount Store | 14 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 12 | 1.2% |
| Religious Organization | 11 | 1.1% |
Ouachita County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Accounting and Tax Services | Accountant | Camden |
| Camp Kurios | Active Life | Louann |
| Graphic Sensations | Advertising Agency | Camden |
| Andrews Cattle Co. | Agricultural Service | Camden |
| Camden Municipal Airport | Airport | Camden |
| The Sandbar | American Restaurants | Camden |
| City of Stephens Community Center | Amusement Park | Stephens |
| Great Finds Consignment | Antique Store | Camden |
| Cedar Square II Apartments | Apartments | Bearden |
| Fridell's Appliances | Appliance Store | Camden |
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Ouachita County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ouachita County Basemaps
Ouachita County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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