Siloam Springs, AR

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2024 Population

18,699

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

32.3

4.19% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.6%

9.6% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$72,065

9.65% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$221,700

8.15% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

9,125

8.13% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Siloam Springs, 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.

87.6% of the residents in Siloam Springs, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Siloam Springs, AR are John Brown University (523 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Siloam Springs, AR was $221,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.1%.

Most people in Siloam Springs, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Siloam Springs, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Siloam Springs, AR is home to a population of 18.7k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.1% of Siloam Springs, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.82k people).

In 2024, there were 2.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.34k people) in Siloam Springs, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.03k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 2.79k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.6%

2024 Citizenship

90.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 87.6% of Siloam Springs, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Siloam Springs, AR was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Siloam Springs, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.34k ± 902
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
3.03k ± 950
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.79k ± 808

25.3%

Hispanic Population

4.73k people

25.3% of the people in Siloam Springs, AR are hispanic (4.73k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Siloam Springs, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
66,868 ± 6,279 people
El Salvador
15,793 ± 3,077 people
India
10,798 ± 2,547 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

Foreign-Born Population

15.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.82k people

12.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.23k people

As of 2024, 15.1% of Siloam Springs, AR residents (2.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Siloam Springs, AR was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
265 ± 113
Vietnam
148 ± 79
Gulf War (1990s)
104 ± 66

Siloam Springs, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Siloam Springs, AR.

Health

88.9% of the population of Siloam Springs, AR has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 8.57% on non-group plans, and 0.822% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 26.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

23.2%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

8.57%

Non-Group

0.822%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Siloam Springs, AR declined by 5.53% from 11.7% to 11.1%.

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

Economy

The economy of Siloam Springs, AR employs 9.13k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Siloam Springs, AR were Manufacturing (1,739 people), Retail Trade (1,452 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,040 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($67,500), Wholesale Trade ($66,354), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($63,393).

Employment

Occupations

9.13k

2024 Value

± 842

8.13%

1 Year growth

± 11.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Siloam Springs, AR grew at a rate of 8.13%, from 8.44k employees to 9.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Siloam Springs, AR, are Production Occupations (1,081 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (950 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (930 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Siloam Springs, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.13k

2024 Value

± 842

8.13%

1 Year growth

± 11.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Siloam Springs, AR grew at a rate of 8.13%, from 8.44k employees to 9.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Siloam Springs, AR, are Manufacturing (1,739 people), Retail Trade (1,452 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,040 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Siloam Springs, AR, though some of these residents may live in Siloam Springs, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,866

Median earning men ± $7,177

$34,590

Median earning women ± $2,539

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($77,762), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,375), and Wholesale Trade ($70,123).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,768), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,357), and Manufacturing ($37,475).

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Siloam Springs, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Siloam Springs, AR awarded 523 degrees. The student population of Siloam Springs, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 980 male students and 1,370 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Siloam Springs, AR are White (381 and 78.4%), Hispanic or Latino (40 and 8.23%), Two or More Races (28 and 5.76%), and Black or African American (15 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Siloam Springs, AR by number of degrees awarded are John Brown University (523 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Siloam Springs, AR are Mental Health Counseling (71 and 13.6%), General Business Administration & Management (57 and 10.9%), and General Psychology (37 and 7.07%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $30,374.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Siloam Springs, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,350 (41.7% men and 58.3% 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 2024 there were 2,350 students enrolled in Siloam Springs, AR, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,579 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
37 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degrees awarded
Family & Community Services
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Siloam Springs, AR was General Psychology with 37 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

John Brown University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

523 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was John Brown University with 523 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 188 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Siloam Springs, AR, which is 0.561 times less than the 335 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 381 degrees mean that there were 9.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 40 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 ($30,374) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,382) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Siloam Springs, AR was $221,700 in 2024, which is 0.666 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $205,000 to $221,700, a 8.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Siloam Springs, AR is 59.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Siloam Springs, AR have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Siloam Springs, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$221,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,801

$3,840

Median Property Taxes

±$529

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

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

Rent vs Own

59.1%

Homeownership

2024

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 59.1% of the housing units in Siloam Springs, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,065

Median Household Income

± $9,040

6.5k

Number of Households

± 669

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.5k households in Siloam Springs, AR grew to $72,065 from the previous year's value of $65,725.

The following chart displays the households in Siloam Springs, 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 Siloam Springs, AR is from Arkansas.

0.445

2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.448

2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Worked At Home (7.38%)
Carpooled (7.22%)

In 2024, 80.1% of workers in Siloam Springs, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.38%) and those who carpooled to work (7.22%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Siloam Springs, AR have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Siloam Springs, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Siloam Springs, AR (2.59k out of 17.7k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Siloam Springs, AR is Two Or More, followed by White 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.