West Arkansas PUMA, AR

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2023 Population
133,472
0.32% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
40.6
0.246% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
18.7%
4.6% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$50,095
1.19% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$125,000
4.17% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, N/A had a population of 133k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $50,095. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Arkansas PUMA, AR declined from 133,900 to 133,472, a −0.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,507 to $50,095, a 1.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in undefined are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), Other (Hispanic) (5.27%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), and White (Hispanic) (1.85%).

7.81% of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Arkansas PUMA, AR are Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (834 degrees awarded in 2023) and University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (373 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in N/A was $125,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

N/A is home to a population of 133k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.03% of West Arkansas PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (5.38k people).

In 2023, there were 5.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.1k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.04k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in N/A are Spanish (8,203 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (325 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (225 households).

Citizenship

97.2%
2023 Citizenship
97%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of West Arkansas PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in undefined
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    97.1k ± 459
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17.1k ± 337
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    7.04k ± 732
9.01%
Hispanic Population
12k people

In 2023, there were 5.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.1k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.04k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.01% of the people in N/A are hispanic (12k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

4.03%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.38k people
4.17%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.59k people

As of 2023, 4.03% of West Arkansas PUMA, AR residents (5.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 4.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    8,203 households (6.54%)
  2. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    325 households (0.259%)
  3. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    225 households (0.179%)

7.81% of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in N/A was Spanish. 6.54% of the households in N/A reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,754 ± 318
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,142 ± 241
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,123 ± 243

N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

Occupations

50.1k
2023 Value
−3.44%
1 Year decline
± −3.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −3.44%, from 51.9k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,960 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,508 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,392 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industries

50.1k
2023 Value
−3.44%
1 Year decline
± −3.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in N/A declined at a rate of −3.44%, from 51.9k employees to 50.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,509 people), Animal slaughtering & processing (4,256 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,812 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,203
Median earning men ± $2,032
$31,557
Median earning women ± $1,364

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,922), Wholesale Trade ($51,607), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,425).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($44,865), Wholesale Trade ($42,948), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,877).

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Education

In 2023, universities in West Arkansas PUMA, AR awarded 1,207 degrees. The student population of West Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 779 male students and 1,327 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (720 and 60.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (334 and 28%), Black or African American (68 and 5.71%), and Two or More Races (33 and 2.77%).

The largest universities in West Arkansas PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (834 and 69.1%) and University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (373 and 30.9%).

The most popular majors in West Arkansas PUMA, AR are General Studies (194 and 16.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (181 and 15%), and Welding Technology (170 and 14.1%).

Educational Pyramid

Measure

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Educational Attainment

Race

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Housing & Living

The median property value in N/A was $125,000 in 2023, which is 0.412 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $120,000 to $125,000, a 4.17% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 72.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in N/A have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$125,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,533
$37,774
Median Property Taxes
±$1,271
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Rent vs Own

72.3%
Homeownership
2023
69.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 72.3% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$50,095
Median Household Income
± $1,542
52.3k
Number of Households
± 1,644

In 2023, the median household income of the 52.3k households in N/A grew to $50,095 from the previous year's value of $49,507.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.5%)
  2. Carpooled (12.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.14%)

In 2023, 79.5% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (4.14%).

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Commute Time

23.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number
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Poverty & Diversity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.8%
Uninsured
34.2%
Employer Coverage
27.6%
Medicaid
13.9%
Medicare
11.5%
Non-Group
2%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A grew by 5.18% from 10.3% to 10.8%.

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