Jefferson County, AR

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2020 Population

68,123

1.67% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.5

2.07% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20.8%

6.41% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$40,402

0.796% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$84,900

1.68% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

25,271

3.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Jefferson County, AR had a population of 68.1k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $40,402. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Jefferson County, AR declined from 69,282 to 68,123, a −1.67% decrease and its median household income declined from $40,726 to $40,402, a −0.796% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (38.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), Other (Hispanic) (0.998%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.985%).

None of the households in Jefferson County, AR 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.

99.2% of the residents in Jefferson County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, AR are Southeast Arkansas College (509 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (503 degrees), and Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing (21 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Jefferson County, AR was $84,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

Most people in Jefferson County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County, AR borders Arkansas County, AR, Cleveland County, AR, Grant County, AR, Lincoln County, AR, Lonoke County, AR, and Pulaski County, AR.

Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, AR is home to a population of 68.1k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.68% of Jefferson County, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.14k people).

In 2020, there were 1.46 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (38k people) in Jefferson County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.2% of Jefferson County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, AR was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
38k ± 439
White (Non-Hispanic)
26.1k ± 152
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.28k ± 438

2.18%

Hispanic Population

1.48k people

2.18% of the people in Jefferson County, AR are hispanic (1.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,610 ± 6,079 people
El Salvador
14,219 ± 2,921 people
India
8,923 ± 2,316 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,610 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 14,219 and India with 8,923.

Foreign-Born Population

1.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

1.64%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

As of 2020, 1.68% of Jefferson County, AR residents (1.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, AR was 1.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,527 ± 219
Gulf War (1990s)
741 ± 199
Gulf War (2001-)
621 ± 194

Jefferson County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, AR employs 25.3k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, AR are Manufacturing (4,131 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,830 people), and Retail Trade (2,746 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,796), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($44,922), and Finance & Insurance ($44,632).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,744. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.3k

2020 Value

± 1,238

−3.32%

1 Year decline

± 6.83%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jefferson County, AR declined at a rate of −3.32%, from 26.1k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,826 people), Production Occupations (2,817 people), and Management Occupations (1,800 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.3k

2020 Value

± 1,238

−3.32%

1 Year decline

± 6.83%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jefferson County, AR declined at a rate of −3.32%, from 26.1k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, AR, are Manufacturing (4,131 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,830 people), and Retail Trade (2,746 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,903

Median earning men ± $1,926

$30,404

Median earning women ± $1,040

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,000), Public Administration ($50,775), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,011).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,579), Public Administration ($34,963), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($34,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

727
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
343
Retail Trade
338
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$766k
Manufacturing
$358k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$165k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.8%), followed by Other (2.19%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.8%)
Republican Party
Other (2.19%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.8%), followed by Other (2.19%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson County, AR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Jefferson County, AR awarded 1,065 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,479 male students and 2,418 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, AR are Black or African American (750 and 71.6%), followed by White (210 and 20%), Hispanic or Latino (60 and 5.73%), and Asian (13 and 1.24%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Southeast Arkansas College (509 and 47.8%), University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (503 and 47.2%), and Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing (21 and 1.97%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, AR are General Studies (178 and 16.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (74 and 6.95%), and General Biological Sciences (53 and 4.98%).

The median tuition cost in Jefferson County, AR for a public four year colleges is $5,130 for in-state students and $11,640 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Jefferson County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,897 (38% men and 62% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 3,897 students enrolled in Jefferson County, AR, 38% men and 62% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 3,068 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
41 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
53 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
44 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jefferson County, AR was General Studies with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jefferson County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeast Arkansas College
509 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
503 degrees awarded
Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
21 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast Arkansas College with 509 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 349 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, AR, which is 0.487 times less than the 716 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 750 degrees mean that there were 3.57 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 210 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,934) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Measure

In 2020, 0.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (800k), Some college (553k), and Secondary Education (375k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, AR was $84,900 in 2020, which is 0.369 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $83,500 to $84,900, a 1.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, AR is 61.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Jefferson County, AR have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, AR is $40,402. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, AR was Census Tract 3.02 with a value of $74,744, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 24, with respective values of $62,705 and $58,989.

In 2021, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.74%.

Housing

Property

$84,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,563

$16,490

Median Property Taxes

±$935

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.9%

Homeownership

2020

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 61.9% of the housing units in Jefferson County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3.02
Census Tract 25
Census Tract 24

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, AR was Census Tract 3.02 with a value of $74,744, followed by Census Tract 25 and Census Tract 24, with respective values of $62,705 and $58,989.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,402

Median Household Income

± $2,578

27k

Number of Households

± 1,045

In 2020, the median household income of the 27k households in Jefferson County, AR declined from $40,402 from the previous year's value of $40,726.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.101% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (88%)
Carpooled (6.62%)
Worked At Home (2.41%)

In 2020, 88% of workers in Jefferson County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.62%) and those who worked at home (2.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.583% of the workforce in Jefferson County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.74%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, AR (12.8k out of 61.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 33.1% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 1.01k in Jefferson County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 7.03 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Jefferson County, AR has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 26.6% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arkansas was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AR see 1622 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year (1471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2156 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,622 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, AR

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, AR see an average of 1,622 patients per year. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year (1,471 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.96%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

26.6%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, AR declined by 12.1% from 6.79% to 5.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 82 in Jefferson County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, AR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.5% in Jefferson County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, AR.

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