St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR

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2021 Population

96,428

3.37% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.3

0.249% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.9%

1.34% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$38,453

3.52% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$76,800

0.92% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

32,938

4.88% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR had a population of 96.4k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $38,453. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR declined from 99,793 to 96,428, a −3.37% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,146 to $38,453, a 3.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.25%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.87%).

2.82% of the households in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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.

98.6% of the residents in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (453 degrees awarded in 2021), East Arkansas Community College (440 degrees), and Delta Designs Cosmetology School (6 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was $76,800, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

Most people in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR borders Craighead (West), Greene, Randolph, Lawrence & Clay Counties PUMA, AR, Crittenden, Mississippi & Craighead (East) Counties PUMA, AR, White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, Southeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, Panola, Tate, Coahoma, Tallahatchie, Tunica & Quitman Counties PUMA, MS, and South Delta Region PUMA, MS.

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Population & Diversity

St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 96.4k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.67% of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.61k people).

In 2021, there were 1.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.4k people) in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.97k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (1,948 households), Arabic (234 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (95 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,462

Women

49.2%

49,037

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 96,499 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.4k ± 147
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.7k ± 522
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.97k ± 541

3.16%

Hispanic Population

3.05k people

3.16% of the people in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (3.05k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
469 ± 530 people
El Salvador
444 ± 516 people
Yemen
297 ± 422 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 469 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 444 and Yemen with 297.

Foreign-Born Population

1.67%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.61k people

1.75%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.74k people

As of 2021, 1.67% of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR residents (1.61k 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was 1.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,948 households (2.16%)
Arabic
234 households (0.259%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
95 households (0.105%)

2.82% of the households in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 2.16% of the households in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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
1,573 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
685 ± 174
Gulf War (2001-)
644 ± 164

St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR employs 32.9k people. The largest industries in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR are Elementary & secondary schools (2,223 people), Construction (2,088 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,530 people), and the highest paying industries are Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($120,827), Wired telecommunications carriers ($94,664), and Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($78,853).

Males in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,679. The income inequality in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.39, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

16,349

Women

47.2%

18,279

Men

52.8%

The workforce of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 was 34,628 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR.

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Occupations

32.9k

2021 Value

−4.88%

1 Year decline

± −4.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −4.88%, from 34.6k employees to 32.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,934 people), Cashiers (843 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (832 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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

32.9k

2021 Value

−4.88%

1 Year decline

± −4.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −4.88%, from 34.6k employees to 32.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,223 people), Construction (2,088 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (1,530 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,896

Median earning men ± $1,557

$27,279

Median earning women ± $1,286

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($60,547), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,119), and Wholesale Trade ($47,271).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($35,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($30,673), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,602).

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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR awarded 899 degrees. The student population of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 828 male students and 1,540 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR are White (438 and 48.9%), followed by Black or African American (416 and 46.4%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 2.9%), and Two or More Races (8 and 0.893%).

The largest universities in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (453 and 50.4%), East Arkansas Community College (440 and 48.9%), and Delta Designs Cosmetology School (6 and 0.667%).

The most popular majors in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (161 and 17.9%), Welding Technology (91 and 10.1%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (66 and 7.34%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,368 students enrolled in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,182 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
109 degrees awarded
General Health Services
37 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 109 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
453 degrees awarded
East Arkansas Community College
440 degrees awarded
Delta Designs Cosmetology School
6 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas with 453 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 378 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.726 times less than the 521 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 438 degrees mean that there were 1.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 416 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 ($2,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($505) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) 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 0.931% 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (30.2k), Secondary Education (16.1k), and Some college (15.9k).

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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was $76,800 in 2021, which is 0.314 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $76,100 to $76,800, a 0.92% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR is 59.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR is $38,453. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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

$76,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,772

$21,221

Median Property Taxes

±$885

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.9%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.9% of the housing units in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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.

$38,453

Median Household Income

± $1,551

35.4k

Number of Households

± 1,252

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.4k households in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR grew to $38,453 from the previous year's value of $37,146.

The following chart displays the households in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.39

2021 Wage GINI in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR

0.396

2020 Wage GINI in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR

In 2021, the income inequality in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was 0.39 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.61% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (4%)

In 2021, 82.5% of workers in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (4%).

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

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.43% of the workforce in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe 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 St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR (22.6k out of 90.9k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, 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

90.9% of the population of St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 28.2% on employee plans, 36.4% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.92% 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 25.9% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.07%

Uninsured

28.2%

Employer Coverage

36.4%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.92%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR grew by 1.01% from 8.98% to 9.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.