Faulkner County, AR

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2023 Population

126,001

1.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.592% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15%

3.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$65,071

6.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$211,300

7.92% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

59,795

2.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Faulkner County, AR had a population of 126k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $65,071. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Faulkner County, AR grew from 124,611 to 126,001, a 1.12% increase and its median household income grew from $61,273 to $65,071, a 6.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Faulkner County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.23%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.11%).

None of the households in Faulkner 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.

97.9% of the residents in Faulkner County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Faulkner County, AR are University of Central Arkansas (2,508 degrees awarded in 2022), Hendrix College (258 degrees), and Central Baptist College (91 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Faulkner County, AR was $211,300, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Faulkner County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Faulkner County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Faulkner County, AR borders Cleburne County, AR, Conway County, AR, Lonoke County, AR, Perry County, AR, Pulaski County, AR, Van Buren County, AR, and White County, AR.

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Population & Diversity

Faulkner County, AR is home to a population of 126k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.65% of Faulkner County, AR residents were born outside of the country (4.61k people).

In 2023, there were 6.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.9k people) in Faulkner County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.41k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Faulkner County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Faulkner County, AR was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Faulkner County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.9k ± 260
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.8k ± 504
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.41k ± 619

5.52%

Hispanic Population

6.95k people

5.52% of the people in Faulkner County, AR are hispanic (6.95k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Faulkner 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

3.65%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.61k people

3.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.34k people

As of 2023, 3.65% of Faulkner County, AR residents (4.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Faulkner County, AR was 3.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,019 ± 289
Gulf War (2001-)
1,730 ± 322
Gulf War (1990s)
1,008 ± 222

Faulkner County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Faulkner County, AR employs 59.8k people. The largest industries in Faulkner County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,371 people), Retail Trade (8,385 people), and Educational Services (6,541 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($114,821), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,708), and Utilities ($64,549).

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

59.8k

2023 Value

± 2,120

2.6%

1 Year growth

± 4.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Faulkner County, AR grew at a rate of 2.6%, from 58.3k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Faulkner County, AR, are Management Occupations (6,644 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,874 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,551 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Faulkner County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.8k

2023 Value

± 2,120

2.6%

1 Year growth

± 4.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Faulkner County, AR grew at a rate of 2.6%, from 58.3k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Faulkner County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,371 people), Retail Trade (8,385 people), and Educational Services (6,541 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Faulkner County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Faulkner County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,518

Median earning men ± $2,264

$36,839

Median earning women ± $1,214

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,250), Public Administration ($60,825), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,977).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,085), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,007), and Information ($49,409).

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

238
Construction
207
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
191
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$333k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$214k
Construction
$209k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Faulkner County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 63.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.54%).

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

Donald J. Trump (63.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.54%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Faulkner 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 Faulkner County, AR awarded 2,881 degrees. The student population of Faulkner County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,410 male students and 7,268 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Faulkner County, AR are White (2,086 and 74.9%), followed by Black or African American (331 and 11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (145 and 5.2%), and Two or More Races (112 and 4.02%).

The largest universities in Faulkner County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Arkansas (2,508 and 87.1%), Hendrix College (258 and 8.96%), and Central Baptist College (91 and 3.16%).

The most popular majors in Faulkner County, AR are General Psychology (181 and 6.28%), General Business Administration & Management (139 and 4.82%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (136 and 4.72%).

The median tuition costs in Faulkner County, AR are $25,475 for private four year colleges, and $6,950 and $13,900 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 Faulkner County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,678 (37.8% men and 62.2% 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 2022 there were 11,678 students enrolled in Faulkner County, AR, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,874 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
181 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
128 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
113 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Faulkner County, AR was General Psychology with 181 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Faulkner County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Central Arkansas
2,508 degrees awarded
Hendrix College
258 degrees awarded
Central Baptist College
91 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Arkansas with 2,508 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,025 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Faulkner County, AR, which is 0.552 times less than the 1,856 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 2,086 degrees mean that there were 6.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 331 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 ($25,475) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,828) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,294) 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 Faulkner County, AR was $211,300 in 2023, which is 0.696 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $195,800 to $211,300, a 7.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Faulkner County, AR is 61.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Faulkner County, AR have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Faulkner County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Faulkner County, AR is $65,071. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Faulkner County, AR was Census Tract 304.01 with a value of $112,593, followed by Census Tract 301.03 and Census Tract 301.04, with respective values of $93,929 and $87,500.

In 2023, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Faulkner County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.14%.

Housing

Property

$211,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,341

$30,094

Median Property Taxes

±$1,310

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

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

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2023

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.6% of the housing units in Faulkner County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Faulkner 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 304.01
Census Tract 301.03
Census Tract 301.04

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Faulkner County, AR was Census Tract 304.01 with a value of $112,593, followed by Census Tract 301.03 and Census Tract 301.04, with respective values of $93,929 and $87,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Faulkner 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.

$65,071

Median Household Income

± $2,574

48.9k

Number of Households

± 1,820

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.9k households in Faulkner County, AR grew to $65,071 from the previous year's value of $61,273.

The following chart displays the households in Faulkner 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 Faulkner 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 2023

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (7.37%)
Worked At Home (6.95%)

In 2023, 83% of workers in Faulkner County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.37%) and those who worked at home (6.95%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Faulkner County, AR have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in Faulkner County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Faulkner 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 Faulkner County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Faulkner County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Faulkner County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.14%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Faulkner County, AR (18.1k out of 120k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Faulkner County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 14.3% of the children was living in poverty in Faulkner County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.5%.

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

92.5% of the population of Faulkner County, AR has health coverage, with 49.9% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Faulkner County, AR see 1763 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.45% decrease from the previous year (1826 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2275 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 539 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,763 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Faulkner County, AR

Primary care physicians in Faulkner County, AR see an average of 1,763 patients per year. This represents a 3.45% decrease from the previous year (1,826 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.51%

Uninsured

49.9%

Employer Coverage

17%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Faulkner County, AR declined by 3.65% from 7.79% to 7.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Faulkner 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 63.4 in Faulkner County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Faulkner 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 36.2% in Faulkner County, AR.

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