Benton County PUMA, AR

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2020 Population

273,510

2.92% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

35.5

0.282% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.57%

9.19% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$71,556

7.83% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$192,900

5.18% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

123,566

1.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Benton County PUMA, AR had a population of 274k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $71,556. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Benton County PUMA, AR grew from 265,759 to 273,510, a 2.92% increase and its median household income grew from $66,362 to $71,556, a 7.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Benton County PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.2%), White (Hispanic) (11.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.75%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3%).

13.9% of the households in Benton County 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.

91.8% of the residents in Benton County PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Benton County PUMA, AR are NorthWest Arkansas Community College (1,733 degrees awarded in 2020), John Brown University (569 degrees), and Academy of Professional Cosmetology (54 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Benton County PUMA, AR was $192,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%. Most people in Benton County PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Benton County PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Benton County PUMA, AR borders Washington County PUMA, AR, Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Marion, Madison, Newton & Searcy Counties PUMA, AR, Taney, Barry, Stone & McDonald Counties PUMA, MO, Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, and Cherokee, Sequoyah & Adair Counties PUMA, OK.

United States Arkansas

Diversity

Benton County PUMA, AR is home to a population of 274k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 12.2% of Benton County PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (33.3k people).

In 2020, there were 5.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (192k people) in Benton County PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.1k White (Hispanic) and 13k 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 Benton County PUMA, AR are Spanish (26,255 households), Telugu (1,685 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (1,422 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Benton County PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
192k ± 2.3k
White (Hispanic)
32.1k ± 1.14k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 1.58k

16.8%

Hispanic Population

45.8k people

16.8% of the people in Benton County PUMA, AR are hispanic (45.8k people).

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
26,255 households (10.3%)
Telugu
1,685 households (0.662%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
1,422 households (0.559%)

13.9% of the households in Benton County PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Benton County PUMA, AR was Spanish. 10.3% of the households in Benton County PUMA, AR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

33.3k people

11.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

30.8k people

As of 2020, 12.2% of Benton County PUMA, AR residents (33.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Benton County PUMA, AR was 11.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Benton County PUMA, AR was 35.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Benton County PUMA, AR are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Benton County PUMA, AR residents was 35.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,184 ± 2,750 people
India
5,086 ± 1,735 people
El Salvador
4,981 ± 1,717 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Benton County PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 13,184 Benton County PUMA, AR residents, followed by India with 5,086 and El Salvador with 4,981.

Citizenship

91.8%

2020 Citizenship

92%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 91.8% of Benton County PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Benton County PUMA, AR was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,301 ± 388
Gulf War (2001-)
3,430 ± 426
Gulf War (1990s)
2,526 ± 388

Benton County PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Benton County PUMA, AR is $71,556. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Benton County PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $71,556, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $66,876 and $56,179.

Males in Benton County PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,858. The income inequality in Benton County PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Benton County PUMA, AR employs 124k people. The largest industries in Benton County PUMA, AR are General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters (14,236 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,619 people), and Construction (7,593 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($270,837), Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers ($184,036), and Investigation & security services ($153,711).

Wages

Median Household Income

$71,556

2020 value

± $2,042

7.83%

1 Year Growth

± 3.2%

Households in Benton County PUMA, AR have a median annual income of $71,556, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $66,362 in 2019, which represents a 7.83% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Benton County PUMA, AR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$77,790

Average Male Salary in Benton County PUMA, AR

± $8,319

$54,858

Average Female Salary in Benton County PUMA, AR

± $6,183

In 2020, full-time male employees in Benton County PUMA, AR made 1.42 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Benton County PUMA, AR

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$86,535 ± $135,270
Asian
$83,708 ± $25,563
Black
$67,132 ± $50,062

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Benton County PUMA, AR workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Benton County PUMA, AR.

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

Wage Distribution

0.482

2020 Wage GINI in Benton County PUMA, AR

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Benton County PUMA, AR

In 2020, the income inequality in Benton County PUMA, AR was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.44% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Benton County PUMA, AR was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Benton County PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Benton County PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $71,556, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $66,876 and $56,179.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Benton County PUMA, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.57% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Benton County PUMA, AR (23.2k out of 270k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
18,775 ± 1,100
Hispanic
5,726 ± 622
Two Or More
1,721 ± 399

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

124k

2020 Value

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 1.48%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Benton County PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 122k employees to 124k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Benton County PUMA, AR, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (5,313 people), Other managers (3,951 people), and Retail salespersons (2,872 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Benton County PUMA, AR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Benton County PUMA, AR, by number of employees, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (5,313 people), Other managers (3,951 people), and Retail salespersons (2,872 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Benton County PUMA, AR has an unusually high number of residents working as Packaging & filling machine operators & tenders (8.63 times higher than expected), Crushing, grinding, polishing, mixing, & blending workers (7.16 times), and Private detectives & investigators (6.21 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Benton County PUMA, AR, by average salary, are Physicians ($298,642), Chief executives & legislators ($258,002), and Other financial clerks ($215,780).

Industries

Employment by Industries

124k

2020 Value

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 1.48%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Benton County PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 122k employees to 124k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Benton County PUMA, AR, are General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters (14,236 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,619 people), and Construction (7,593 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Benton County PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Benton County PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Benton County PUMA, AR, by number of employees, are General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters (14,236 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,619 people), and Construction (7,593 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Benton County PUMA, AR has an unusually high number of Animal slaughtering & processing (16.5 times higher than expected), General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters (8.19 times), and Department stores (5.98 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Benton County PUMA, AR, by average salary, are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($270,837), Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers ($184,036), and Investigation & security services ($153,711).

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 Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% 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
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B 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%). The most partisan county was Searcy County, AR with 83.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Benton County 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Arkansas.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Arkansas

62.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arkansas

Searcy County, AR
83.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Scott County, AR
83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Pike County, AR
82.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arkansas was Searcy County, AR with 83.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arkansas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

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 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 2020, universities in Benton County PUMA, AR awarded 2,423 degrees. The student population of Benton County PUMA, AR is skewed towards women, with 4,048 male students and 6,052 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Benton County PUMA, AR are White (1,607 and 68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (438 and 18.7%), Two or More Races (99 and 4.22%), and Black or African American (72 and 3.07%).

The largest universities in Benton County PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are NorthWest Arkansas Community College (1,733 and 71.5%), John Brown University (569 and 23.5%), and Academy of Professional Cosmetology (54 and 2.23%).

The most popular majors in Benton County PUMA, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (731 and 30.2%), General Health Services (299 and 12.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (170 and 7.02%).

The median tuition cost in Benton County PUMA, AR for private four year colleges is $21,024.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
67 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
570 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
118 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Benton County PUMA, AR was Registered Nursing with 67 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
1,733 degrees awarded
John Brown University
569 degrees awarded
Academy of Professional Cosmetology
54 degrees awarded

$21,024

Median Private

In 2020, the Benton County PUMA, AR institution with the largest number of graduating students was NorthWest Arkansas Community College with 1,733 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

841

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,582

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 841 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Benton County PUMA, AR, which is 0.532 times less than the 1,582 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Benton County PUMA, AR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,607 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
438 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
99 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Benton County PUMA, AR was White students. These 1,607 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 438 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Benton County PUMA, AR was $192,900 in 2020, which is 0.839 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $183,400 to $192,900, a 5.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Benton County PUMA, AR is 65.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Benton County PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Benton County PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$192,900

2020 Median

± $4,746

$183,400

2019 Median

± $3,558

In 2020, the median property value in Benton County PUMA, AR grew to to $192,900 from the previous year's value of $183,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Benton County PUMA, 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 Benton County PUMA, AR the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,556

Median Household Income

± $2,042

99.7k

Number of Households

± 2,445

In 2020, the median household income of the 99.7k households in Benton County PUMA, AR grew to $71,556 from the previous year's value of $66,362.

The following chart displays the households in Benton County 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Benton County PUMA, AR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

65.9%

2020 Homeownership

66.6%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 65.9% of the housing units in Benton County PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Benton County PUMA, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Benton County PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.829% of the workforce in Benton County PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.3%)
Carpooled (8.25%)
Worked At Home (6.36%)

In 2020, 83.3% of workers in Benton County PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.25%) and those who worked at home (6.36%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Benton County 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 PUMA, AR have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.3% of the population of Benton County PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 9.7% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1507 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1502 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (28.8%). Additionally, St. Francis County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,507 patients per year. This represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1,502 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.

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.

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.

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%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,408

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arkansas

$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.

Health Care Coverage

8.71%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

9.7%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Benton County PUMA, AR declined by 2.4% from 8.93% to 8.71%.

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