Ashley County, AR

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Population

20,771

1.04% decline

Median Age

41.8

Median Household Income

$36,407

0.151% growth

Poverty Rate

21.3%

Number of Employees

7,905

1.95% decline

Median Property Value

$68,200

3.81% decline

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Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Ashley County, AR had a population of 20.8k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $36,407. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Ashley County, AR declined from 20,989 to 20,771, a -1.04% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,352 to $36,407, a 0.151% increase.

The population of Ashley County, AR is 68% White Alone, 25.6% Black or African American Alone, and 5.21% Hispanic or Latino. 4.9% of the people in Ashley County, AR speak a non-English language, and 98% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ashley County, AR are Credence Institute of Beauty (8 degrees awarded in 2016).

The median property value in Ashley County, AR is $68,200, and the homeownership rate is 74%. Most people in Ashley County, AR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Ashley County, AR is 2 cars per household.

Ashley County, AR borders Union County, AR, Morehouse Parish, LA, Union Parish, LA, Drew County, AR, Chicot County, AR, and Bradley County, AR.

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United States Arkansas

Economy

The economy of Ashley County, AR employs 7.91k people. The largest industries in Ashley County, AR are Manufacturing (1,407 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,227 people), and Retail Trade (951 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,583), Manufacturing ($50,417), and Wholesale Trade ($44,722).

Median household income in Ashley County, AR is $36,407. Males in Ashley County, AR have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,953. The income inequality in Ashley County, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$36,407

2017 value

± $2,317

0.151%

1 Year Growth

± 8.52%

Households in Ashley County, AR have a median annual income of $36,407, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $36,352 in 2016, which represents a 0.151% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$53,721

Average Male Salary

± $1,816

$38,953

Average Female Salary

± $1,246

In 2017, full-time male employees in Ashley County, AR made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ashley County, AR by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

Asian
$55,861 ± $11,571
White
$43,596 ± $1,206
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$38,912 ± $29,718

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ashley County, AR workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ashley County, AR by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ashley County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.453

2017 Wage GINI

0.453

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0272% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9607
Census Tract 9605

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ashley County, AR was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $45,000, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9605, with respective values of $44,157 and $35,990.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ashley County, AR (4.37k out of 20.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
2,401 ± 404
White
1,883 ± 288
Hispanic
173 ± 120

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ashley County, AR is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.91k

2017 Value

± 583

-1.95%

1 Year decline

± 10.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Ashley County, AR declined at a rate of -1.95%, from 8.06k employees to 7.91k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ashley County, AR, are Production Occupations (970 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (866 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (628 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ashley County, AR.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Ashley County, AR, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (970 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (866 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (628 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Ashley County, AR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.51 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.12 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (2.06 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Ashley County, AR, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,288), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,500), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($58,182).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.91k

2017 Value

± 583

-1.95%

1 Year decline

± 10.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Ashley County, AR declined at a rate of -1.95%, from 8.06k employees to 7.91k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ashley County, AR, are Manufacturing (1,407 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,227 people), and Retail Trade (951 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ashley County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Ashley County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Ashley County, AR, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (1,407 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,227 people), and Retail Trade (951 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Ashley County, AR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (6.52 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.78 times), and Manufacturing (1.76 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Ashley County, AR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($62,583), Manufacturing ($50,417), and Wholesale Trade ($44,722).

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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 2015, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $24.5B, followed by Meat/seafood with $17.5B and Mixed freight and $8.54B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$150B

2015 Value

$228B

Projected 2045 Value

52.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Arkansas trade was $150B. This is expected to increase 52.4% to $228B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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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

Mississippi
$12.4B
Texas
$11.4B
Missouri
$7.98B

In 2015, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Mississippi with $12.4B, followed by Texas with $11.4B and Missouri and $7.98B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

88.9% of the population of Ashley County, AR has health coverage, with 31.8% on employee plans, 28.8% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Ashley County, AR was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Ashley County, AR see 2977 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.7% increase from the previous year (2618 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2562 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1366 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.2%). Additionally, St. Francis County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,977 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Ashley County, AR see an average of 2,977 patients per year. This represents a 13.7% increase from the previous year (2,618 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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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).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,408

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care

$3,906

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,108

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,479

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arkansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.91%, from $6,929 to $7,408.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

11.1%

Uninsured

31.8%

Employer Coverage

28.8%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.71%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ashley County, AR declined by 8.73% from 12.2% to 11.1%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Jefferson County
17.2% prevalence
Monroe County
17.1% prevalence
St. Francis County
16.6% prevalence

Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Arkansas, at 17.2%.

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Diversity

Ashley County, AR is home to a population of 20.8k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.82% of Ashley County, AR residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Ashley County, AR is composed of 14.1k White Alone residents (68%), 5.31k Black or African American Alone residents (25.6%), 1.08k Hispanic or Latino residents (5.21%), 173 Two or More Races residents (0.833%), 49 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.236%), 31 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.149%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Ashley County, AR are Spanish or Spanish Creole (882 speakers), French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) (35 speakers), and German (25 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Ashley County, AR was 41.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 34. But people in Ashley County, AR are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Ashley County, AR residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.82%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.6%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 2.82% of Ashley County, AR residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ashley County, AR was 2.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,950 ± 6,094 people
El Salvador
12,524 ± 2,742 people
India
8,219 ± 2,223 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ashley County, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 62,950 Ashley County, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 12,524 and India with 8,219.

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Citizenship

98%

2017 Citizenship

98.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98% of Ashley County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Ashley County, AR was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

White Alone
14.1k ± 10
Black or African American Alone
5.31k ± 78
Hispanic or Latino
1.08k ± 275

In 2017, there were 2.66 times more White Alone residents (14.1k people) in Ashley County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.31k Black or African American Alone and 1.08k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Ashley County, AR as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish or Spanish Creole
882 speakers (4.44%)
French (Incl. Patois, Cajun)
35 speakers (0.176%)
German
25 speakers (0.126%)

4.9% of Ashley County, AR citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Ashley County, AR was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 4.44% of the overall population of Ashley County, AR are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.176% speak French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) and 0.126% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
443 ± 120
Gulf War (1990s)
166 ± 73
Korea
99 ± 59

Ashley County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Ashley County, AR awarded 8 degrees. The student population of Ashley County, AR is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 7 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ashley County, AR are White (8 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Ashley County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Credence Institute of Beauty (8 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ashley County, AR are General Cosmetology (8 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

The median tuition costs in Ashley County, AR are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
8 degrees awarded
N/A
N/A degrees awarded
N/A
N/A degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Ashley County, AR was General Cosmetology with 8 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Credence Institute of Beauty

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Ashley County, AR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Credence Institute of Beauty with 8 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ashley County, AR, which is 0 times less than the 8 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
8 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded
Black or African American
0 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Ashley County, AR were to White students. These 8 degrees mean that there were N/A times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Ashley County, AR was $68,200 in 2017, which is 0.313 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $70,900 to $68,200, a 3.81% decrease. The homeownership rate in Ashley County, AR is 74%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Ashley County, AR have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Ashley County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$36,407

Median Household Income

± $2,317

8.18k

Number of Households

± 576

In 2017, the median household income of the 8.18k households in Ashley County, AR grew to $36,407 from the previous year's value of $36,352.

The following chart displays the households in Ashley County, 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.

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Housing

Property Value

$68,200

2017 Median

± $5,364

$70,900

2016 Median

± $4,309

In 2017, the median property value in Ashley County, AR declined from to $68,200 from the previous year's value of $70,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Ashley County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ashley County, AR the largest share of households have a property value in the $40k - $50k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Ashley County, AR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ashley County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

74%

2017 Homeownership

75.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 74% of the housing units in Ashley County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Ashley County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ashley County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3% of the workforce in Ashley County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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