Ash Flat, AR

Census Place

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2023 Population

1,309

2.97% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

53.5

0.372% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

16.1%

0.907% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$48,036

21.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$87,200

6.21% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

456

2.56% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Ash Flat, AR had a population of 1.31k people with a median age of 53.5 and a median household income of $48,036. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ash Flat, AR declined from 1,349 to 1,309, a −2.97% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,632 to $48,036, a 21.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ash Flat, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.81%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), White (Hispanic) (1.45%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.611%).

None of the households in Ash Flat, 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.

99.8% of the residents in Ash Flat, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Ash Flat, AR was $87,200, and the homeownership rate was 56.4%.

Most people in Ash Flat, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Ash Flat, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ash Flat, AR is home to a population of 1.31k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.229% of Ash Flat, AR residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

In 2023, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.18k people) in Ash Flat, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 63 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 31 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Ash Flat, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ash Flat, AR was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ash Flat, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.18k ± 243
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
63 ± 46.8
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31 ± 31

2.6%

Hispanic Population

34 people

2.6% of the people in Ash Flat, AR are hispanic (34 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ash Flat, 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

0.229%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

0.297%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

As of 2023, 0.229% of Ash Flat, AR residents (3 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 Ash Flat, AR was 0.297%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
21 ± 29
Gulf War (2001-)
15 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 20

Ash Flat, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ash Flat, AR employs 456 people. The largest industries in Ash Flat, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (102 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (68 people), and Construction (62 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($46,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,625), and Retail Trade ($45,323).

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

456

2023 Value

± 144

−2.56%

1 Year decline

± 45.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ash Flat, AR declined at a rate of −2.56%, from 468 employees to 456 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ash Flat, AR, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (68 people), Personal Care & Service Occupations (60 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (54 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ash Flat, 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

456

2023 Value

± 144

−2.56%

1 Year decline

± 45.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ash Flat, AR declined at a rate of −2.56%, from 468 employees to 456 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ash Flat, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (102 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (68 people), and Construction (62 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ash Flat, AR, though some of these residents may live in Ash Flat, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,125

Median earning men ± $4,031

$26,528

Median earning women ± $6,460

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,000), Construction ($40,662), and Manufacturing ($39,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($45,403), Public Administration ($32,917), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,813).

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 Ash Flat, 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

Completions

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.

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 Ash Flat, AR was $87,200 in 2023, which is 0.287 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $82,100 to $87,200, a 6.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Ash Flat, AR is 56.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ash Flat, AR have an average commute time of 14.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ash Flat, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$87,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$27,864

$254

Median Property Taxes

±$71

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 Ash Flat, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

56.4%

Homeownership

2023

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 56.4% of the housing units in Ash Flat, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Ash Flat, 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.

$48,036

Median Household Income

± $10,953

450

Number of Households

± 99

In 2023, the median household income of the 450 households in Ash Flat, AR grew to $48,036 from the previous year's value of $39,632.

The following chart displays the households in Ash Flat, 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 - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ash Flat, 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 (80.3%)
Other (7.96%)
Carpooled (5.85%)

In 2023, 80.3% of workers in Ash Flat, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (7.96%) and those who carpooled to work (5.85%).

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

14.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ash Flat, AR have a shorter commute time (14.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Ash Flat, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ash Flat, AR (180 out of 1.12k 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 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ash Flat, AR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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

97% of the population of Ash Flat, AR has health coverage, with 24.5% on employee plans, 38% on Medicaid, 19.6% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 2.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sharp County, AR see 4356 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0917% decrease from the previous year (4360 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3524 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Sharp County, AR.

4,356 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sharp County, AR

Primary care physicians in Sharp County, AR see an average of 4,356 patients per year. This represents a 0.0917% decrease from the previous year (4,360 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.5% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 37.5% were men and 62.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.04%

Uninsured

24.5%

Employer Coverage

38%

Medicaid

19.6%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

2.32%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ash Flat, AR declined by 20.5% from 3.82% to 3.04%.

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

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