Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR

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2022 Population

171,959

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

37.4

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2022 Poverty Rate

6.46%

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2022 Median Household Income

$87,382

2022 Median Property Value

$246,700

About

In 2022, Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR had a population of 172k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $87,382.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.31%), White (Hispanic) (4.91%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.59%).

9.88% of the households in Benton County (Outer) 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.

95% of the residents in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR are John Brown University (511 degrees awarded in 2022) and Ecclesia College (53 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was $246,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR borders Taney, Barry, Stone & McDonald Counties PUMA, MO, Benton County (Central)--Bentonville & Rogers Cities PUMA, AR, Washington County (Outer)--Springdale City PUMA, AR, Baxter, Boone & Carroll Counties PUMA, AR, Northeast Oklahoma Counties--Miami, Pryor Creek, Grove & Vinita Cities PUMA, OK, and East Oklahoma Counties--Tahleqhah, Ft. Gibson, Sallisaw & Stilwell Cities PUMA, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR is home to a population of 172k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.6% of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (13.1k people).

In 2022, there were 6.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 9.13k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR are Spanish (11,316 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (599 households), and Telugu (468 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

74,990

Women

49.6%

76,149

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 151,139 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

95%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95% of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 2.82k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
19.1k ± 2.18k
Two+ (Hispanic)
9.13k ± 1.33k

13.2%

Hispanic Population

22.7k people

13.2% of the people in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR are hispanic (22.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,211 ± 2,034 people
El Salvador
3,106 ± 1,354 people
India
2,262 ± 1,159 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 7,211 Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 3,106 and India with 2,262.

Foreign-Born Population

7.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

13.1k people

As of 2022, 7.6% of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR residents (13.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,316 households (7.04%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
599 households (0.372%)
Telugu
468 households (0.291%)

9.88% of the households in Benton County (Outer) 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was Spanish. 7.04% of the households in Benton County (Outer) 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
3,094 ± 416
Gulf War (2001-)
2,622 ± 458
Gulf War (1990s)
1,468 ± 237

Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR employs N/A people. The largest industries in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR are General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters (9,012 people), Construction (4,540 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,378 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers ($226,239), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($184,035), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($168,336).

Males in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.54 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,497. The income inequality in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY

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Women

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Men

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The workforce of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR.

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Occupations

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In N/A, there were N/A employees (± N/A) in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (3,300 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,899 people), and Other managers (1,862 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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In N/A, there were N/A employees (± N/A) in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR, are General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters (9,012 people), Construction (4,540 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,378 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,945

Median earning men ± $2,668

$41,122

Median earning women ± $1,554

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($84,943), Wholesale Trade ($69,313), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,028).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($90,437), Retail Trade ($53,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,017).

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 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 Benton County (Outer) 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 2022, universities in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR awarded 564 degrees. The student population of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 980 male students and 1,503 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR are White (398 and 75.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (48 and 9.13%), Two or More Races (33 and 6.27%), and Black or African American (27 and 5.13%).

The largest universities in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are John Brown University (511 and 90.6%) and Ecclesia College (53 and 9.4%).

The most popular majors in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR are General Business Administration & Management (83 and 14.7%), Mental Health Counseling (50 and 8.87%), and General Psychology (34 and 6.03%).

The median tuition cost in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR for private four year colleges is $22,087.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,483 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,483 students enrolled in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,676 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Family & Community Services
19 degrees awarded
General Psychology
34 degrees awarded
General Business
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was Family & Community Services with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

John Brown University
511 degrees awarded
Ecclesia College
53 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was John Brown University with 511 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 215 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR, which is 0.616 times less than the 349 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 398 degrees mean that there were 8.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 48 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 ($22,087) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,198) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($940) 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 2022, 0.752% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.579% 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 Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (35.8k), Bachelors Degree (24.1k), and Some college (21.8k).

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 Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was $246,700 in 2022, which is 0.875 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between N/A and 2022 the median property value increased from N/A to $246,700, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR is $87,382. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR with a value of $87,382, followed by Benton County (Central)--Bentonville & Rogers Cities PUMA, AR and Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $82,230 and $71,738.

Housing

Property

$246,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,314

$48,002

Median Property Taxes

±$1,713

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 Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2022

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 77.5% of the housing units in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Benton County (Outer) 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR with a value of $87,382, followed by Benton County (Central)--Bentonville & Rogers Cities PUMA, AR and Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $82,230 and $71,738.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Benton County (Outer) 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.

$87,382

Median Household Income

± $2,299

61.9k

Number of Households

± 1,990

In 2022, the median household income of the 61.9k households in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was $87,382.

The following chart displays the households in Benton County (Outer) 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

0.481

2022 Wage GINI in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR

N/A Wage GINI in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR

In 2022, the income inequality in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 51.9% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)
Carpooled (7.84%)

In 2022, 76.9% of workers in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.84%).

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

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Benton County (Outer) 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 Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR (11k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Benton County (Outer) PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 1.35% 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.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

1,627 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

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).

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,627 patients per year. This represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.62%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

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