West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

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2023 Population

173,335

0.0254% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AJohn Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.5

0.23% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$53,973

3.27% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$163,100

7.59% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

66,376

6.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR had a population of 173k people with a median age of 43.5 and a median household income of $53,973. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR declined from 173,379 to 173,335, a −0.0254% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,263 to $53,973, a 3.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.54%), White (Hispanic) (3.03%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.56%).

None of the households in West 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.

The largest universities in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are Henderson State University (940 degrees awarded in 2023), National Park College (818 degrees), and Arkansas State University Three Rivers (627 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was $163,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

Most people in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR borders Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR, West Arkansas PUMA, AR, and Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 8.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 378
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.1k ± 509
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.13k ± 675

6.26%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

6.26% of the people in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are hispanic (10.9k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

3.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.4k people

3.05%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.29k people

As of 2023, 3.12% of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents (5.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 3.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,031 ± 446
Gulf War (2001-)
2,452 ± 396
Gulf War (1990s)
1,667 ± 328

West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR employs 66.4k people. The largest industries in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,120. The income inequality in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,964

Women

50.4%

31,499

Men

49.6%

The workforce of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2020 was 63,463 people, with 50.4% woman, and 49.6% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

66.4k

2022 Value

6.4%

1 Year growth

± 6.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 6.4%, from 62.4k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West 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

66.4k

2022 Value

6.4%

1 Year growth

± 6.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 6.4%, from 62.4k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning men ± N/A

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Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($58,953), Wholesale Trade ($55,357), and Public Administration ($54,392).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($51,250), Wholesale Trade ($44,872), and Public Administration ($42,878).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

N/AJohn Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

N/ATom 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 2023, universities in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR awarded 2,910 degrees. The student population of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,745 male students and 4,773 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (2,089 and 72.5%), followed by Black or African American (425 and 14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (159 and 5.52%), and Two or More Races (64 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Henderson State University (940 and 32.3%), National Park College (818 and 28.1%), and Arkansas State University Three Rivers (627 and 21.5%).

The most popular majors in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (192 and 6.6%), Registered Nursing (152 and 5.22%), and Medical Receptionist (150 and 5.15%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 8,518 (44% men and 56% 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 2023 there were 8,518 students enrolled in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Henderson State University
940 degrees awarded
National Park College
818 degrees awarded
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
627 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Henderson State University with 940 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,097 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, which is 0.605 times less than the 1,813 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 2,089 degrees mean that there were 4.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 425 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,246) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,701) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,598) 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 false, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% 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 West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (45.7k), Some college (36.9k), and Secondary Education (19.2k).

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 West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was $163,100 in 2023, which is 0.538 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $151,600 to $163,100, a 7.59% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is 70.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$163,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,982

$50,759

Median Property Taxes

±$1,647

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 West 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 West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.6%

Homeownership

2023

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.6% of the housing units in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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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.

$53,973

Median Household Income

± $1,530

71.9k

Number of Households

± 2,072

In 2023, the median household income of the 71.9k households in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR grew to $53,973 from the previous year's value of $52,263.

The following chart displays the households in West 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

In 2022, the income inequality in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.63% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (5.28%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (5.28%).

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

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.84% of the workforce in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West 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 West 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 West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

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

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

N/A% of the population of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1471 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2056 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 393 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 0% change 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 Arkansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In N/A, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in .

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

N/A%

Uninsured

N/A%

Employer Coverage

N/A%

Medicaid

N/A%

Medicare

N/A%

Non-Group

N/A%

Military or VA

Between N/A and N/A, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR N/A by N/A from N/A% to N/A%.

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