West Memphis, AR

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2023 Population

24,147

0.838% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.6

3.9% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

27%

9.23% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$41,860

2.34% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$119,100

9.27% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

9,118

4.89% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Memphis, AR had a population of 24.1k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $41,860. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Memphis, AR declined from 24,351 to 24,147, a −0.838% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,904 to $41,860, a 2.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Memphis, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (63.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.56%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.973%), and White (Hispanic) (0.758%).

None of the households in West Memphis, 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.

99.6% of the residents in West Memphis, AR are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2023, the median property value in West Memphis, AR was $119,100, and the homeownership rate was 45.4%.

Most people in West Memphis, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in West Memphis, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Memphis, AR is home to a population of 24.1k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.895% of West Memphis, AR residents were born outside of the country (216 people).

In 2023, there were 2.21 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.4k people) in West Memphis, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of West Memphis, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Memphis, AR was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Memphis, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.4k ± 631
White (Non-Hispanic)
7k ± 488
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.1k ± 472

1.89%

Hispanic Population

457 people

1.89% of the people in West Memphis, AR are hispanic (457 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Memphis, 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
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

0.895%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

216 people

1.37%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

333 people

As of 2023, 0.895% of West Memphis, AR residents (216 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 West Memphis, AR was 1.37%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
490 ± 157
Gulf War (2001-)
110 ± 71
Gulf War (1990s)
100 ± 62

West Memphis, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Memphis, AR employs 9.12k people. The largest industries in West Memphis, AR are Retail Trade (1,261 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,139 people), and Manufacturing (1,047 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,857), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($58,857), and Educational Services ($51,843).

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

9.12k

2023 Value

± 749

−4.89%

1 Year decline

± 12.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Memphis, AR declined at a rate of −4.89%, from 9.59k employees to 9.12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Memphis, AR, are Material Moving Occupations (1,288 people), Sales & Related Occupations (937 people), and Production Occupations (732 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Memphis, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

9.12k

2023 Value

± 749

−4.89%

1 Year decline

± 12.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Memphis, AR declined at a rate of −4.89%, from 9.59k employees to 9.12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Memphis, AR, are Retail Trade (1,261 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,139 people), and Manufacturing (1,047 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Memphis, AR, though some of these residents may live in West Memphis, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,121

Median earning men ± $6,426

$31,881

Median earning women ± $2,237

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,857), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,715), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,577).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($45,000), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,932), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,292).

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 West Memphis, 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

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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 West Memphis, AR awarded 468 degrees. The student population of West Memphis, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 389 male students and 590 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Memphis, 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 West Memphis, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University Mid-South (468 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Memphis, 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 West Memphis, 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 West Memphis, 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 West Memphis, 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 West Memphis, 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 West Memphis, AR was $119,100 in 2023, which is 0.393 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $109,000 to $119,100, a 9.27% increase. The homeownership rate in West Memphis, AR is 45.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Memphis, AR have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Memphis, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Memphis, AR is $41,860. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in West Memphis, AR was Census Tract 302.02 with a value of $75,991, followed by Census Tract 302.01 and Census Tract 312, with respective values of $60,350 and $45,000.

Housing

Property

$119,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,986

$4,345

Median Property Taxes

±$484

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 West Memphis, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

45.4%

Homeownership

2023

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 45.4% of the housing units in West Memphis, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Memphis, 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 302.02
Census Tract 302.01
Census Tract 312

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Memphis, AR was Census Tract 302.02 with a value of $75,991, followed by Census Tract 302.01 and Census Tract 312, with respective values of $60,350 and $45,000.

The following map shows all of the places in West Memphis, 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.

$41,860

Median Household Income

± $5,976

9.56k

Number of Households

± 784

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.56k households in West Memphis, AR grew to $41,860 from the previous year's value of $40,904.

The following chart displays the households in West Memphis, 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 West Memphis, 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 (79%)
Carpooled (12.9%)
Worked At Home (5.87%)

In 2023, 79% of workers in West Memphis, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who worked at home (5.87%).

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

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Memphis, AR have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in West Memphis, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Memphis, AR (6.36k out of 23.6k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Memphis, 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.

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

91.9% of the population of West Memphis, AR has health coverage, with 29.4% on employee plans, 42.5% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 7.25% on non-group plans, and 1.91% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.1% were men and 55.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.09%

Uninsured

29.4%

Employer Coverage

42.5%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

7.25%

Non-Group

1.91%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Memphis, AR declined by 14.4% from 9.45% to 8.09%.

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

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