St. Francis County, AR

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2023 Population

22,740

1.72% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.7

2.32% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

27.8%

0.946% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$41,784

4.93% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$87,700

6.43% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

7,942

0.0755% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, St. Francis County, AR had a population of 22.7k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $41,784. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of St. Francis County, AR declined from 23,138 to 22,740, a −1.72% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,822 to $41,784, a 4.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis County, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (54.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.5%), White (Hispanic) (1.61%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.831%).

None of the households in St. Francis 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.

98.3% of the residents in St. Francis County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Francis County, AR are East Arkansas Community College (559 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in St. Francis County, AR was $87,700, and the homeownership rate was 55.2%.

Most people in St. Francis County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Francis County, AR was 2 cars per household.

St. Francis County, AR borders Crittenden County, AR, Cross County, AR, Lee County, AR, Monroe County, AR, and Woodruff County, AR.

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Population & Diversity

St. Francis County, AR is home to a population of 22.7k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.9% of St. Francis County, AR residents were born outside of the country (431 people).

In 2023, there were 1.39 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.5k people) in St. Francis County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.98k White (Non-Hispanic) and 366 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of St. Francis County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in St. Francis County, AR was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis County, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.5k ± 129
White (Non-Hispanic)
8.98k ± 81
White (Hispanic)
366 ± 59

3.34%

Hispanic Population

760 people

3.34% of the people in St. Francis County, AR are hispanic (760 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Francis 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

1.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

431 people

3.11%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

720 people

As of 2023, 1.9% of St. Francis County, AR residents (431 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 St. Francis County, AR was 3.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
445 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
166 ± 93
Gulf War (2001-)
79 ± 52

St. Francis County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Francis County, AR employs 7.94k people. The largest industries in St. Francis County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,108 people), Retail Trade (1,027 people), and Manufacturing (1,025 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($52,760), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,587), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,250).

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

7.94k

2023 Value

± 655

−0.0755%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Francis County, AR declined at a rate of −0.0755%, from 7.95k employees to 7.94k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Francis County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (961 people), Production Occupations (796 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (579 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Francis 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.94k

2023 Value

± 655

−0.0755%

1 Year decline

± 11.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in St. Francis County, AR declined at a rate of −0.0755%, from 7.95k employees to 7.94k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Francis County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,108 people), Retail Trade (1,027 people), and Manufacturing (1,025 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Francis County, AR, though some of these residents may live in St. Francis County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,285

Median earning men ± $6,649

$30,025

Median earning women ± $2,026

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,759), Public Administration ($53,038), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,804).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($52,766), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,943), and Public Administration ($42,628).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

44
Retail Trade
33
Other Services (except Public Administration)
25
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

$51.6k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$28.4k
Manufacturing
$23.2k
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 St. Francis County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (3.17%).

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. (50.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.6%)
Republican Party
Other (3.17%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in St. Francis County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (3.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in St. Francis 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 St. Francis County, AR awarded 559 degrees. The student population of St. Francis County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 392 male students and 787 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Francis County, AR are Black or African American (276 and 49.5%), followed by White (244 and 43.7%), Two or More Races (14 and 2.51%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 and 2.33%).

The largest universities in St. Francis County, AR by number of degrees awarded are East Arkansas Community College (559 and 100%).

The most popular majors in St. Francis County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (91 and 16.3%), General Biological Sciences (82 and 14.7%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (75 and 13.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,179 students enrolled in St. Francis County, AR, 33.2% men and 66.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 635 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
88 degrees awarded
General Health Services
48 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in St. Francis County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 88 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

East Arkansas Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

559 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Arkansas Community College with 559 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 188 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Francis County, AR, which is 0.507 times less than the 371 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 276 degrees mean that there were 1.13 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 244 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 ($2,940) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($180) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,200) 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 St. Francis County, AR was $87,700 in 2023, which is 0.289 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $82,400 to $87,700, a 6.43% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Francis County, AR is 55.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in St. Francis County, AR have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Francis County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Francis County, AR is $41,784. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in St. Francis County, AR was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $50,058, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9601, with respective values of $46,596 and $43,036.

In 2023, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.23%.

Housing

Property

$87,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,872

$4,353

Median Property Taxes

±$411

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

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

Rent vs Own

55.2%

Homeownership

2023

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.2% of the housing units in St. Francis County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Francis 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 9603
Census Tract 9605
Census Tract 9601

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Francis County, AR was Census Tract 9603 with a value of $50,058, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9601, with respective values of $46,596 and $43,036.

The following map shows all of the tracts in St. Francis 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.

$41,784

Median Household Income

± $4,056

7.88k

Number of Households

± 620

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.88k households in St. Francis County, AR grew to $41,784 from the previous year's value of $39,822.

The following chart displays the households in St. Francis 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Francis 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 (82.5%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (2.96%)

In 2023, 82.5% of workers in St. Francis County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (2.96%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Francis County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in St. Francis County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.23%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

27.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Francis County, AR (5.5k out of 19.8k 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 < 5, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Francis 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, 42.2% of the children was living in poverty in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.1%.

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

92.1% of the population of St. Francis County, AR has health coverage, with 29.6% on employee plans, 38.8% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Francis County, AR see 2244 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.73% increase from the previous year (2083 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2527 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 264 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,244 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Francis County, AR

Primary care physicians in St. Francis County, AR see an average of 2,244 patients per year. This represents a 7.73% increase from the previous year (2,083 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.9%

Uninsured

29.6%

Employer Coverage

38.8%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Francis County, AR declined by 8.76% from 8.66% to 7.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Francis 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 112 in St. Francis County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in St. Francis 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 47.1% in St. Francis County, AR.

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