Fayetteville, AR

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2021 Population
92,070
6.29% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
28.4
2.53% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
21.2%
5.01% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$52,111
10.1% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$255,600
10.1% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
47,472
8.73% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fayetteville, AR had a population of 92.1k people with a median age of 28.4 and a median household income of $52,111. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fayetteville, AR grew from 86,622 to 92,070, a 6.29% increase and its median household income grew from $47,350 to $52,111, a 10.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.77%), Other (Hispanic) (3.32%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.65%).

None of the households in Fayetteville, 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.

96.1% of the residents in Fayetteville, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fayetteville, AR are University of Arkansas (7,525 degrees awarded in 2021), Blue Cliff College-Fayetteville (94 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas (63 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fayetteville, AR was $255,600, and the homeownership rate was 40%.

Most people in Fayetteville, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Fayetteville, AR was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Fayetteville, AR is home to a population of 92.1k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.69% of Fayetteville, AR residents were born outside of the country (5.24k people).

In 2021, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.7k people) in Fayetteville, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.72k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.1%
2021 Citizenship
95.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Fayetteville, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fayetteville, AR was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville, AR
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    70.7k ± 1.41k
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    5.72k ± 1.07k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.31k ± 680
7.49%
Hispanic Population
6.9k people

In 2021, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.7k people) in Fayetteville, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.72k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.49% of the people in Fayetteville, AR are hispanic (6.9k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    62,153 ± 6,057 people
  2. El Salvador
    16,156 ± 3,112 people
  3. India
    9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.69%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
5.24k people
5.84%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
5.06k people

As of 2021, 5.69% of Fayetteville, AR residents (5.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fayetteville, AR was 5.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,473 ± 393
  2. Vietnam
    793 ± 198
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    684 ± 312

Fayetteville, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Fayetteville, AR employs 47.5k people. The largest industries in Fayetteville, AR are Educational Services (8,016 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,114 people), and Retail Trade (6,227 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,143), Wholesale Trade ($64,449), and Manufacturing ($60,041).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

47.5k
2021 Value
± 2,194
8.73%
1 Year growth
± 6.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fayetteville, AR grew at a rate of 8.73%, from 43.7k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayetteville, AR, are Management Occupations (5,420 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,256 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,862 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fayetteville, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

47.5k
2021 Value
± 2,194
8.73%
1 Year growth
± 6.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fayetteville, AR grew at a rate of 8.73%, from 43.7k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayetteville, AR, are Educational Services (8,016 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,114 people), and Retail Trade (6,227 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fayetteville, AR, though some of these residents may live in Fayetteville, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,617
Median earning men ± $2,526
$31,173
Median earning women ± $1,956

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($70,660), Manufacturing ($64,095), and Public Administration ($55,263).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($54,525), Public Administration ($49,563), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,487).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $14.8B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $9.99B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B
2020 Value in Arkansas
$271B
Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas
90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $11.3B
  2. $7.08B
  3. $5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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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.

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Fayetteville, AR awarded 7,682 degrees. The student population of Fayetteville, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,931 male students and 16,291 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fayetteville, AR are White (5,626 and 77.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (685 and 9.42%), Black or African American (339 and 4.66%), and Two or More Races (302 and 4.15%).

The largest universities in Fayetteville, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas (7,525 and 98%), Blue Cliff College-Fayetteville (94 and 1.22%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas (63 and 0.82%).

The most popular majors in Fayetteville, AR are General Finance (402 and 5.23%), Engineering & Industrial Management (399 and 5.19%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (335 and 4.36%).

The median tuition cost in Fayetteville, AR for a public four year colleges is $7,666 for in-state students and $24,482 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Fayetteville, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,222 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,222 students enrolled in Fayetteville, AR, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21,014 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 392 degrees awarded
  2. 335 degrees awarded
  3. 292 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fayetteville, AR was General Finance with 392 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 7,525 degrees awarded
  2. 94 degrees awarded
  3. 63 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas with 7,525 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,435 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fayetteville, AR, which is 0.809 times less than the 4,247 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,626 degrees mean that there were 8.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 685 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,666) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,908) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Fayetteville, AR was $255,600 in 2021, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $232,100 to $255,600, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Fayetteville, AR is 40%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fayetteville, AR have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fayetteville, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$255,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,797
$15,439
Median Property Taxes
±$1,044

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 Fayetteville, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

40%
Homeownership
2021
64.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 40% of the housing units in Fayetteville, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.9%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 101.07
  2. Census Tract 105.08

The following map shows all of the places in Fayetteville, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$52,111
Median Household Income
± $3,063
38.6k
Number of Households
± 1,865

In 2021, the median household income of the 38.6k households in Fayetteville, AR grew to $52,111 from the previous year's value of $47,350.

The following chart displays the households in Fayetteville, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fayetteville, AR is from Arkansas.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.1%)
  3. Carpooled (11%)

In 2021, 72.5% of workers in Fayetteville, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (11%).

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.

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Commute Time

17.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fayetteville, AR have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.468% of the workforce in Fayetteville, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

21.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayetteville, AR (18.1k out of 85.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 Fayetteville, AR is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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91.7% of the population of Fayetteville, AR has health coverage, with 56.8% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 6.52% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington County, AR see 1246 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.78% decrease from the previous year (1295 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1520 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 253 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,246 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington County, AR

Primary care physicians in Washington County, AR see an average of 1,246 patients per year. This represents a 3.78% decrease from the previous year (1,295 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 40.1% between 18 and 34 years, 29.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.82% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

8.28%
Uninsured
56.8%
Employer Coverage
13.6%
Medicaid
6.52%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
1.81%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayetteville, AR grew by 3.88% from 7.97% to 8.28%.

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

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