Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

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2021 Population

133,827

0.812% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

45.6

1.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.4%

4.91% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$43,506

2.89% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$103,400

4.97% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,098

1.98% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR had a population of 134k people with a median age of 45.6 and a median household income of $43,506. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR declined from 134,922 to 133,827, a −0.812% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,282 to $43,506, a 2.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%), White (Hispanic) (1.43%), Other (Hispanic) (1.39%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.902%).

2.72% of the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, 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.

99.1% of the residents in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (627 degrees awarded in 2021), Ozarka College (593 degrees), and Lyon College (185 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was $103,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR borders Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Marion, Madison, Newton & Searcy Counties PUMA, AR, Craighead (West), Greene, Randolph, Lawrence & Clay Counties PUMA, AR, White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, and Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon, Ozark & Shannon Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 134k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.66% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.22k people).

In 2021, there were 21.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.92k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (2,544 households), German (144 households), and Japanese (125 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,340

Women

50.3%

66,568

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 133,908 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 774
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.69k ± 883
White (Hispanic)
1.92k ± 273

3.62%

Hispanic Population

4.85k people

3.62% of the people in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (4.85k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
833 ± 706 people
Guatemala
302 ± 426 people
El Salvador
174 ± 324 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 833 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by Guatemala with 302 and El Salvador with 174.

Foreign-Born Population

1.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.22k people

1.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.13k people

As of 2021, 1.66% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents (2.22k 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 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 1.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,544 households (2.01%)
German
144 households (0.113%)
Japanese
125 households (0.0985%)

2.72% of the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 2.01% of the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,424 ± 461
Gulf War (2001-)
1,528 ± 280
Gulf War (1990s)
1,499 ± 260

Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR employs 46.1k people. The largest industries in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Elementary & secondary schools (3,852 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,286 people), and Construction (3,000 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($128,048), Insurance carriers ($116,705), and Oil & gas extraction ($93,510).

Males in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $35,895. The income inequality in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,770

Women

48.4%

24,259

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 was 47,029 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

46.1k

2021 Value

−1.98%

1 Year decline

± −1.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −1.98%, from 47k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,152 people), Registered nurses (1,176 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,148 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, 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.

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

46.1k

2021 Value

−1.98%

1 Year decline

± −1.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −1.98%, from 47k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,852 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,286 people), and Construction (3,000 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,034

Median earning men ± $1,371

$25,816

Median earning women ± $847

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($58,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,278), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,267).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,442), Wholesale Trade ($35,477), and Construction ($32,236).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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 Trade

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

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.

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.

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

Texas
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas 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 2021, universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR awarded 1,405 degrees. The student population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 995 male students and 1,651 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are White (1,151 and 83.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (65 and 4.72%), Two or More Races (52 and 3.78%), and Unknown (46 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (627 and 44.6%), Ozarka College (593 and 42.2%), and Lyon College (185 and 13.2%).

The most popular majors in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 and 14.4%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (165 and 11.7%), and General Health Services (124 and 8.83%).

The median tuition cost in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR for private four year colleges is $29,450.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 27.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,646 (37.6% men and 62.4% 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 2021 there were 2,646 students enrolled in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,176 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
104 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
85 degrees awarded
General Health Services
68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Registered Nursing with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
627 degrees awarded
Ozarka College
593 degrees awarded
Lyon College
185 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville with 627 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 440 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.456 times less than the 965 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 1,151 degrees mean that there were 17.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 65 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 ($29,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($964) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.885% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (41.8k), Some college (25.4k), and Secondary Education (19.9k).

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 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was $103,400 in 2021, which is 0.422 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $98,500 to $103,400, a 4.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is $43,506. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

Housing

Property

$103,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,979

$40,038

Median Property Taxes

±$1,308

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 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.9% of the housing units in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, 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.

$43,506

Median Household Income

± $1,344

52.7k

Number of Households

± 1,637

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.7k households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew to $43,506 from the previous year's value of $42,282.

The following chart displays the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, 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

0.425

2021 Wage GINI in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

In 2021, the income inequality in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.2% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (4.38%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (4.38%).

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

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.67% of the workforce in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR (22.7k out of 131k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

91.8% of the population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 29.5% on employee plans, 28.7% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1507 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2087 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 399 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1,507 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 23% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.16%

Uninsured

29.5%

Employer Coverage

28.7%

Medicaid

18.3%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.96%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew by 2.74% from 7.94% to 8.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.