Centerton, AR

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    21,920
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.4
    0.621% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.51%
    15.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $115,713
    2.47% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $338,500
    14.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    12,271
    9.73% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Centerton, 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.

    92.9% of the residents in Centerton, AR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Centerton, AR was $338,500, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

    Most people in Centerton, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Centerton, AR was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesArkansasBenton County, ARFayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MOBenton County (Outer) PUMA, ARBenton County (Central)--Bentonville & Rogers Cities PUMA, AR

    Population & Diversity

    Centerton, AR is home to a population of 21.9k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.5% of Centerton, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.51k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Centerton, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.67k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 1.88k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    92.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.9% of Centerton, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Centerton, AR was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Centerton, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      12.9k ± 1.06k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      2.67k ± 896
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.88k ± 812
    13.6%
    Hispanic Population
    2.98k people

    In 2024, there were 4.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Centerton, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.67k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 1.88k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.6% of the people in Centerton, AR are hispanic (2.98k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Centerton, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    11.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.51k people
    11%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.21k people

    As of 2024, 11.5% of Centerton, AR residents (2.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Centerton, AR was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      542 ± 285
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      235 ± 131
    3. Vietnam
      143 ± 86

    Centerton, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.31 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Centerton, AR.

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    Health

    91.4% of the population of Centerton, AR has health coverage, with 69.5% on employee plans, 8.46% on Medicaid, 5.85% on Medicare, 6.14% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.1% under 18 years, 26% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.03% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.64%
    Uninsured
    69.5%
    Employer Coverage
    8.46%
    Medicaid
    5.85%
    Medicare
    6.14%
    Non-Group
    1.36%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Centerton, AR declined by 13.1% from 9.93% to 8.64%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Centerton, AR employs 12.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Centerton, AR were Retail Trade (3,966 people), Manufacturing (983 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (917 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($100,625), Retail Trade ($86,940), and Manufacturing ($81,703).

    Employment

    Occupations

    12.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,071
    9.73%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Centerton, AR grew at a rate of 9.73%, from 11.2k employees to 12.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Centerton, AR, are Management Occupations (1,927 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,640 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,463 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Centerton, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    12.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,071
    9.73%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Centerton, AR grew at a rate of 9.73%, from 11.2k employees to 12.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Centerton, AR, are Retail Trade (3,966 people), Manufacturing (983 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (917 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Centerton, AR, though some of these residents may live in Centerton, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $71,905
    Median earning men ± $9,271
    $56,042
    Median earning women ± $5,555

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($114,583), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,298), and Manufacturing ($81,879).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($96,465), Retail Trade ($77,222), and Manufacturing ($61,136).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Centerton, AR was $338,500 in 2024, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $295,500 to $338,500, a 14.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Centerton, AR is 65.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Centerton, AR have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Centerton, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $338,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$30,666
    $5,157
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$708

    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 Centerton, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    65.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.6% of the housing units in Centerton, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $115,713
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,845
    7.86k
    Number of Households
    ± 843

    In 2024, the median household income of the 7.86k households in Centerton, AR grew to $115,713 from the previous year's value of $112,920.

    The following chart displays the households in Centerton, 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Centerton, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.3%)
    3. Carpooled (8.31%)

    In 2024, 72% of workers in Centerton, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.31%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    23.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Centerton, AR have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Centerton, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    5.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Centerton, AR (1.2k out of 21.7k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

    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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