Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR

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2023 Population
117,683
0.513% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
45.4
0.22% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
18.2%
1.38% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$49,244
3.66% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$132,300
7.91% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
41,444
4.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR had a population of 118k people with a median age of 45.4 and a median household income of $49,244. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR grew from 117,082 to 117,683, a 0.513% increase and its median household income grew from $47,507 to $49,244, a 3.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), Other (Hispanic) (1.83%), and White (Hispanic) (1.39%).

3.49% of the households in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties 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.

98.9% of the residents in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR are University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (619 degrees awarded in 2023), Ozarka College (571 degrees), and Lyon College (150 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was $132,300, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 118k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.86% of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.19k people).

In 2023, there were 36.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.84k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 2.72k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (3,009 households), German (178 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (102 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
58,661
Women
49.9%
58,925
Men
50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 117,586 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

98.9%
2023 Citizenship
99%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    104k ± 712
  2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    2.84k ± 655
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.72k ± 284
4.61%
Hispanic Population
5.42k people

In 2023, there were 36.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.84k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 2.72k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.61% of the people in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (5.42k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    460 ± 526 people
  2. Guatemala
    341 ± 453 people
  3. Philippines
    254 ± 391 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 460 Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by Guatemala with 341 and Philippines with 254.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.86%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.19k people
1.67%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.95k people

As of 2023, 1.86% of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR residents (2.19k 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 Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was 1.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,009 households (2.69%)
  2. German
    178 households (0.159%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    102 households (0.0913%)

3.49% of the households in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR 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 Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 2.69% of the households in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,630 ± 380
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,394 ± 269
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,234 ± 272

Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR employs 41.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR were Elementary & secondary schools (3,540 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,709 people), and Construction (2,532 people), and the highest paying industries were Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($237,848), Other administrative & other support services ($136,818), and Rail transportation ($111,049).

Males in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,926. The income inequality in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
19,626
Women
47.4%
21,818
Men
52.6%

The workforce of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR in 2023 was 41,444 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

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Occupations

41.4k
2023 Value
4.6%
1 Year growth
± 4.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 4.6%, from 39.6k employees to 41.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,931 people), Cashiers (1,163 people), and Registered nurses (931 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.4k
2023 Value
4.6%
1 Year growth
± 4.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 4.6%, from 39.6k employees to 41.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,540 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,709 people), and Construction (2,532 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,963
Median earning men ± $1,989
$30,403
Median earning women ± $1,635

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,808), Information ($58,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,025).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,847), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,303), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,833).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.24%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

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

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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%).

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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
    Independent Party

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%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR awarded 1,340 degrees. The student population of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,071 male students and 1,644 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR are White (1,123 and 85.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (83 and 6.3%), Black or African American (33 and 2.51%), and Unknown (29 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (619 and 46.2%), Ozarka College (571 and 42.6%), and Lyon College (150 and 11.2%).

The most popular majors in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR are General Health Services (195 and 14.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (190 and 14.2%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (130 and 9.7%).

The median tuition cost in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR for private four year colleges is $29,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,715 (39.4% men and 60.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,715 students enrolled in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,114 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    90 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    78 degrees awarded
  3. General Health Services
    65 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 90 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
    619 degrees awarded
  2. Ozarka College
    571 degrees awarded
  3. Lyon College
    150 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville with 619 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 473 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.546 times less than the 867 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,123 degrees mean that there were 13.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 83 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,286) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.817% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (37k), Some college (20.9k), and Secondary Education (17.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was $132,300 in 2023, which is 0.436 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $122,600 to $132,300, a 7.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$132,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,624
$35,156
Median Property Taxes
±$1,238

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 Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

75%
Homeownership
2023
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75% of the housing units in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$49,244
Median Household Income
± $1,938
46.9k
Number of Households
± 1,561

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.9k households in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR grew to $49,244 from the previous year's value of $47,507.

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Wage Distribution

0.412
2023 Wage GINI in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR
0.414
2022 Wage GINI in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR

In 2023, the income inequality in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.449% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80%)
  2. Carpooled (10.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.14%)

In 2023, 80% of workers in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (6.14%).

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Commute Time

25.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.5% of the workforce in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR (20.9k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

90.9% of the population of Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 29.2% on employee plans, 28% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 3.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.476% increase from the previous year (1,471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,478 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 0.476% increase from the previous year (1,471 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.15%
Uninsured
29.2%
Employer Coverage
28%
Medicaid
18.1%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
3.11%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR grew by 2.81% from 8.9% to 9.15%.

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