South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

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2021 Population

96,523

2.09% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

19.5%

4.75% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,184

7.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$86,500

4.22% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

36,185

4.16% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR had a population of 96.5k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $44,184. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR declined from 98,580 to 96,523, a −2.09% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,118 to $44,184, a 7.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.478%).

3.49% of the households in South Central Arkansas PUMA, 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% of the residents in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (1,280 degrees awarded in 2021), South Arkansas Community College (772 degrees), and Southern Arkansas University Tech (650 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was $86,500, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

Most people in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR borders Garland, Hot Spring, Clark & Montgomery Counties PUMA, AR, Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR, Southeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, Southwest Arkansas PUMA, AR, Bossier & Webster Parishes PUMA, LA, Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, and Northeast Louisiana PUMA, LA.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is home to a population of 96.5k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.73% of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.67k people).

In 2021, there were 1.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.9k people) in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are Spanish (2,397 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (170 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (78 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,483

Women

51.2%

47,159

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 96,642 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.9k ± 70
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.6k ± 233
White (Hispanic)
2.38k ± 255

3.23%

Hispanic Population

3.11k people

3.23% of the people in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are hispanic (3.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,048 ± 790 people
Germany
189 ± 337 people
Philippines
148 ± 298 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 1,048 South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents, followed by Germany with 189 and Philippines with 148.

Foreign-Born Population

1.73%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.67k people

1.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.72k people

As of 2021, 1.73% of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents (1.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 1.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,397 households (2.64%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
170 households (0.187%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
78 households (0.0858%)

3.49% of the households in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was Spanish. 2.64% of the households in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,851 ± 287
Gulf War (2001-)
1,120 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
666 ± 182

South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR employs 36.2k people. The largest industries in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are Elementary & secondary schools (2,476 people), Construction (1,949 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,667 people), and the highest paying industries are Automotive parts, accessories, & tire stores ($149,617), Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services ($122,810), and Offices of dentists ($103,629).

Males in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,508. The income inequality in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,257

Women

48.4%

19,497

Men

51.6%

The workforce of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2020 was 37,754 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR.

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Occupations

36.2k

2021 Value

−4.16%

1 Year decline

± −4.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −4.16%, from 37.8k employees to 36.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,494 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,364 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,108 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

36.2k

2021 Value

−4.16%

1 Year decline

± −4.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −4.16%, from 37.8k employees to 36.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,476 people), Construction (1,949 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,667 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,602

Median earning men ± $2,613

$28,772

Median earning women ± $1,807

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,347), Manufacturing ($54,024), and Wholesale Trade ($49,031).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,111), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,168), and Public Administration ($34,667).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% 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
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B 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 Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

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

Voting results are not available for South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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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 Representative 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 2021, universities in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR awarded 2,718 degrees. The student population of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,643 male students and 3,944 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (1,734 and 66.1%), followed by Black or African American (573 and 21.8%), Hispanic or Latino (172 and 6.56%), and Two or More Races (87 and 3.32%).

The largest universities in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (1,280 and 47.1%), South Arkansas Community College (772 and 28.4%), and Southern Arkansas University Tech (650 and 23.9%).

The most popular majors in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are General Studies (369 and 13.6%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (219 and 8.06%), and Welding Technology (193 and 7.1%).

The median tuition cost in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR for a public four year colleges is $6,750 for in-state students and $11,970 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,587 (40.1% men and 59.9% 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 2021 there were 6,587 students enrolled in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,673 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
320 degree-majors awarded
General Business
61 degree-majors awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
57 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was General Studies with 320 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
1,280 degrees awarded
South Arkansas Community College
772 degrees awarded
Southern Arkansas University Tech
650 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Arkansas University Main Campus with 1,280 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,208 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, which is 0.8 times less than the 1,510 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,734 degrees mean that there were 3.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 573 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 ($6,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.394% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.758% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (29.5k), Some college (18.8k), and Secondary Education (12.8k).

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 South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was $86,500 in 2021, which is 0.353 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $83,000 to $86,500, a 4.22% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is 73.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is $44,184. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

Housing

Property

$86,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,542

$25,817

Median Property Taxes

±$1,170

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 South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.7%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.7% of the housing units in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Central Arkansas PUMA, 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.

$44,184

Median Household Income

± $2,344

35.1k

Number of Households

± 1,308

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.1k households in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR grew to $44,184 from the previous year's value of $41,118.

The following chart displays the households in South Central Arkansas PUMA, 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

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

0.427

2020 Wage GINI in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

In 2021, the income inequality in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.35% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87%)
Carpooled (6.95%)
Walked (2.78%)

In 2021, 87% of workers in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.95%) and those who walked to work (2.78%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR (18.2k out of 93.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is Black, followed by White 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.

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.

Health

92.9% of the population of South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1507 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2087 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 399 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1,507 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.1%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

26.1%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR grew by 1.92% from 6.97% to 7.1%.

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