West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR

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2022 Population

173,379

6.44% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

43.4

0.93% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

17.9%

2.52% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$52,263

7.88% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$151,600

12.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

66,376

6.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR had a population of 173k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $52,263. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR grew from 162,884 to 173,379, a 6.44% increase and its median household income grew from $48,447 to $52,263, a 7.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (80%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.33%), White (Hispanic) (2.96%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.51%).

5.8% 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.

98.1% of the residents in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are Henderson State University (946 degrees awarded in 2022), National Park College (792 degrees), and Arkansas State University Three Rivers (537 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was $151,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 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

West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is home to a population of 173k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.05% of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (5.29k people).

In 2022, there were 8.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are Spanish (7,092 households), Other Indo-European Languages (498 households), and German (399 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

86,898

Women

50.7%

84,576

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 171,474 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 345
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.3k ± 456
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.77k ± 601

5.57%

Hispanic Population

9.65k people

5.57% of the people in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are hispanic (9.65k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,340 ± 1,180 people
El Salvador
601 ± 601 people
Vietnam
344 ± 455 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 2,340 West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 601 and Vietnam with 344.

Foreign-Born Population

3.05%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.29k people

2.85%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.65k people

As of 2022, 3.05% of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR residents (5.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was 2.85%, 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.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,092 households (4.31%)
Other Indo-European Languages
498 households (0.302%)
German
399 households (0.242%)

5.8% of the households in West 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was Spanish. 4.31% of the households in West 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
5,064 ± 421
Gulf War (2001-)
2,286 ± 429
Gulf War (1990s)
1,826 ± 351

West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 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 Restaurants & Food Services (5,434 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,250 people), and Construction (4,170 people), and the highest paying industries are Building material & supplies dealers ($128,824), Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($128,158), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($100,902).

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.

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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 Registered nurses (2,157 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,890 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,841 people). 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 Restaurants & Food Services (5,434 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,250 people), and Construction (4,170 people). 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

$39,216

Median earning men ± $2,304

$28,587

Median earning women ± $1,114

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,330), Public Administration ($52,003), and Wholesale Trade ($51,522).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($49,423), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,085), and Wholesale Trade ($42,986).

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.

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 West 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 2022, universities in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR awarded 2,750 degrees. The student population of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,646 male students and 5,001 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are White (1,963 and 72.1%), followed by Black or African American (357 and 13.1%), Hispanic or Latino (207 and 7.6%), and Two or More Races (87 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Henderson State University (946 and 34.4%), National Park College (792 and 28.8%), and Arkansas State University Three Rivers (537 and 19.5%).

The most popular majors in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are Registered Nursing (157 and 5.71%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 and 5.27%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (129 and 4.69%).

The median tuition costs in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR are $18,670 for private four year colleges, and $5,880 and $8,088 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,647 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8,647 students enrolled in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,239 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
55 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded
General Business
63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was General Psychology with 55 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
946 degrees awarded
National Park College
792 degrees awarded
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
537 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Henderson State University with 946 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,018 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, which is 0.588 times less than the 1,732 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,963 degrees mean that there were 5.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 357 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 ($18,670) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.818% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.62% 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 $151,600 in 2022, which is 0.538 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $134,300 to $151,600, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 23.8 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.

Median household income in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR is $52,263. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR with a value of $87,382, followed by Benton County (Central)--Bentonville & Rogers Cities PUMA, AR and Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $82,230 and $71,738.

Housing

Property

$151,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,259

$49,743

Median Property Taxes

±$1,702

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

70.4%

Homeownership

2022

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 70.4% 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 69.4%.

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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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR was Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR with a value of $87,382, followed by Benton County (Central)--Bentonville & Rogers Cities PUMA, AR and Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $82,230 and $71,738.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in West 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.

$52,263

Median Household Income

± $1,876

70.7k

Number of Households

± 2,166

In 2022, the median household income of the 70.7k households in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR grew to $52,263 from the previous year's value of $48,447.

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 2022

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (4.75%)

In 2022, 79.4% of workers in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (4.75%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.66% 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

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR (29.8k out of 167k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

90.9% of the population of West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 2.28% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 22% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.11%

Uninsured

32.7%

Employer Coverage

25.4%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

2.28%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR declined by 0.825% from 9.19% to 9.11%.

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.