Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR

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2023 Population
113,176
0.342% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
40.1
0.249% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
18%
0.558% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$51,606
6.45% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$116,700
7.16% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
44,206
6.41% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR had a population of 113k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $51,606. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR grew from 112,790 to 113,176, a 0.342% increase and its median household income grew from $48,477 to $51,606, a 6.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.5%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.05%).

2.22% of the households in Northeast 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.

99.1% of the residents in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR are Black River Technical College (1,693 degrees awarded in 2023), Williams Baptist University (135 degrees), and Crowley's Ridge College (27 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was $116,700, and the homeownership rate was 70%.

Most people in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR is home to a population of 113k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.12% of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.26k people).

In 2023, there were 35.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.89k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.7k Two Races Including Other (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 Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR are Spanish (1,152 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (528 households), and German (151 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
57,881
Women
50.9%
55,921
Men
49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 113,802 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

99.1%
2023 Citizenship
99%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Northeast 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 Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    102k ± 641
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.89k ± 261
  3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    1.7k ± 585
2.66%
Hispanic Population
3.02k people

In 2023, there were 35.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.89k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.7k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.66% of the people in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR are hispanic (3.02k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    693 ± 644 people
  2. Marshall Islands
    194 ± 342 people
  3. Scotland
    147 ± 297 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 693 Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR residents, followed by Marshall Islands with 194 and Scotland with 147.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.12%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.26k people
1.29%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.45k people

As of 2023, 1.12% of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR residents (1.26k 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 Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was 1.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,152 households (1.08%)
  2. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    528 households (0.496%)
  3. German
    151 households (0.142%)

2.22% of the households in Northeast Arkansas 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 Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was Spanish. 1.08% of the households in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR 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
    2,664 ± 326
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,341 ± 298
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    931 ± 203

Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR employs 44.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR were Elementary & secondary schools (3,319 people), Construction (3,090 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,934 people), and the highest paying industries were Computer Systems Design ($106,405), Rail transportation ($95,109), and Bus service & urban transit ($92,474).

Males in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,901. The income inequality in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.4, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
21,855
Women
49.4%
22,351
Men
50.6%

The workforce of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2023 was 44,206 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

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Occupations

44.2k
2023 Value
−6.41%
1 Year decline
± −6.41%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −6.41%, from 47.2k employees to 44.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, are Registered nurses (1,623 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,339 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (941 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

44.2k
2023 Value
−6.41%
1 Year decline
± −6.41%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −6.41%, from 47.2k employees to 44.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,319 people), Construction (3,090 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,934 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Arkansas 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

$41,920
Median earning men ± $1,281
$30,201
Median earning women ± $1,269

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,946), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,314), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,804).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($40,221), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,685), and Construction ($38,000).

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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%.

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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.

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 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 Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR awarded 1,855 degrees. The student population of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 942 male students and 1,341 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (1,667 and 90.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (71 and 3.85%), Black or African American (52 and 2.82%), and Two or More Races (37 and 2%).

The largest universities in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Black River Technical College (1,693 and 91.3%), Williams Baptist University (135 and 7.28%), and Crowley's Ridge College (27 and 1.46%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR are Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (480 and 25.9%), General Studies (215 and 11.6%), and Welding Technology (136 and 7.33%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR for private four year colleges is $16,300.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,283 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,283 students enrolled in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,961 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

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Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services with 286 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,693 degrees awarded
  2. 135 degrees awarded
  3. 27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Black River Technical College with 1,693 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 791 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, which is 0.743 times less than the 1,064 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 1,667 degrees mean that there were 23.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 71 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,085) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,696) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.715% 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 Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (34k), Some college (20.2k), and Secondary Education (14.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was $116,700 in 2023, which is 0.385 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $108,900 to $116,700, a 7.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR is 70%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$116,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,973
$31,033
Median Property Taxes
±$1,181

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

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Rent vs Own

70%
Homeownership
2023
62.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 70% of the housing units in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,606
Median Household Income
± $2,445
44.4k
Number of Households
± 1,409

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.4k households in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR grew to $51,606 from the previous year's value of $48,477.

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Wage Distribution

0.4
2023 Wage GINI in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR
0.443
2022 Wage GINI in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR

In 2023, the income inequality in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was 0.4 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 9.79% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.4%)
  2. Carpooled (10.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.24%)

In 2023, 82.4% of workers in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (4.24%).

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Commute Time

23.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Northeast Arkansas 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 Northeast 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 Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR (19.8k out of 110k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR is White, followed by Two Or More 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

91.8% of the population of Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 32.3% on employee plans, 29.7% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 2.18% 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, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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 24.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.24%
Uninsured
32.3%
Employer Coverage
29.7%
Medicaid
14.4%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
2.18%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Arkansas PUMA, AR grew by 1.22% from 8.14% to 8.24%.

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