Crittenden County, AR

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2022 Population

47,945

0.813% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

35.8

1.13% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

19.7%

0.576% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$51,860

11.6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$147,300

12.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

20,355

1.61% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Crittenden County, AR had a population of 47.9k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $51,860. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Crittenden County, AR declined from 48,338 to 47,945, a −0.813% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,452 to $51,860, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Crittenden County, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (50.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.84%), White (Hispanic) (1.38%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.34%).

None of the households in Crittenden County, 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 Crittenden County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Crittenden County, AR are Arkansas State University Mid-South (468 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Crittenden County, AR was $147,300, and the homeownership rate was 56.2%.

Most people in Crittenden County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Crittenden County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Crittenden County, AR borders Cross County, AR, Lee County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, St. Francis County, AR, DeSoto County, MS, Tunica County, MS, Shelby County, TN, and Tipton County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Crittenden County, AR is home to a population of 47.9k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.79% of Crittenden County, AR residents were born outside of the country (858 people).

In 2022, there were 1.24 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (24k people) in Crittenden County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.9% of Crittenden County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Crittenden County, AR was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Crittenden County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Crittenden County, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24k ± 562
White (Non-Hispanic)
19.3k ± 46
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.8k ± 570

2.97%

Hispanic Population

1.42k people

2.97% of the people in Crittenden County, AR are hispanic (1.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Crittenden County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

1.79%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

858 people

1.71%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

826 people

As of 2022, 1.79% of Crittenden County, AR residents (858 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 Crittenden County, AR was 1.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
817 ± 146
Gulf War (1990s)
375 ± 121
Gulf War (2001-)
320 ± 111

Crittenden County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Crittenden County, AR employs 20.4k people. The largest industries in Crittenden County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,079 people), Retail Trade (2,606 people), and Manufacturing (2,071 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($56,185), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,146), and Finance & Insurance ($51,094).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.4k

2022 Value

± 1,017

−1.61%

1 Year decline

± 7.09%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Crittenden County, AR declined at a rate of −1.61%, from 20.7k employees to 20.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Crittenden County, AR, are Management Occupations (2,068 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,038 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,939 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Crittenden County, 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

20.4k

2022 Value

± 1,017

−1.61%

1 Year decline

± 7.09%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Crittenden County, AR declined at a rate of −1.61%, from 20.7k employees to 20.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Crittenden County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,079 people), Retail Trade (2,606 people), and Manufacturing (2,071 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Crittenden County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Crittenden County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,773

Median earning men ± $1,425

$32,091

Median earning women ± $1,612

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,393), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,718), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,807).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($42,866), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,438), and Public Administration ($40,301).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

369
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
188
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
179
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Crittenden County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.8%), followed by Other (2.49%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.8%)
Republican Party
Other (2.49%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Crittenden County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.8%), followed by Other (2.49%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Crittenden County, AR 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 Crittenden County, AR awarded 468 degrees. The student population of Crittenden County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 389 male students and 590 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Crittenden County, AR are Black or African American (262 and 57.2%), followed by White (150 and 32.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 4.37%), and Two or More Races (11 and 2.4%).

The largest universities in Crittenden County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University Mid-South (468 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Crittenden County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (114 and 24.4%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (43 and 9.19%), and General Business Administration & Management (34 and 7.26%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 979 students enrolled in Crittenden County, AR, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 560 records, of which 66.4% were women and 33.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
73 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Crittenden County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 73 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Crittenden County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Arkansas State University Mid-South

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

468 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University Mid-South with 468 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 196 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Crittenden County, AR, which is 0.721 times less than the 272 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 262 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 150 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

Public, 2-year ($2,832) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($514) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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 Crittenden County, AR was $147,300 in 2022, which is 0.523 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $131,400 to $147,300, a 12.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Crittenden County, AR is 56.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Crittenden County, AR have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Crittenden County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Crittenden County, AR is $51,860. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Crittenden County, AR was Census Tract 308.06 with a value of $105,066, followed by Census Tract 308.07 and Census Tract 308.03, with respective values of $96,563 and $86,576.

In 2023, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Crittenden County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.65%.

Housing

Property

$147,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,820

$10,443

Median Property Taxes

±$669

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 Crittenden County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Crittenden County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.2%

Homeownership

2022

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 56.2% of the housing units in Crittenden County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Crittenden County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 308.06
Census Tract 308.07
Census Tract 308.03

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Crittenden County, AR was Census Tract 308.06 with a value of $105,066, followed by Census Tract 308.07 and Census Tract 308.03, with respective values of $96,563 and $86,576.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Crittenden County, 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.

$51,860

Median Household Income

± $3,801

18.6k

Number of Households

± 981

In 2022, the median household income of the 18.6k households in Crittenden County, AR grew to $51,860 from the previous year's value of $46,452.

The following chart displays the households in Crittenden County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Crittenden County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (13.5%)
Worked At Home (5.4%)

In 2022, 79.7% of workers in Crittenden County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (5.4%).

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

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Crittenden County, AR have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in Crittenden County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Crittenden County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.65%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Crittenden County, AR (9.31k out of 47.2k 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 Males 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Crittenden County, AR is Black, followed by White 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 32.1% of the children was living in poverty in Crittenden County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

91.4% of the population of Crittenden County, AR has health coverage, with 36.8% on employee plans, 33.3% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 8.72% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Crittenden County, AR see 2976 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.701% decrease from the previous year (2997 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1533 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 413 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,976 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Crittenden County, AR

Primary care physicians in Crittenden County, AR see an average of 2,976 patients per year. This represents a 0.701% decrease from the previous year (2,997 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.9% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.57%

Uninsured

36.8%

Employer Coverage

33.3%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

8.72%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Crittenden County, AR declined by 2.54% from 8.8% to 8.57%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 109 in Crittenden County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Crittenden County, AR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 46.6% in Crittenden County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Crittenden County, AR.