Clark County, AR

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2022 Population

21,469

0.464% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

31.7

1.86% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

20%

1.89% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$48,071

6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$143,300

18.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

9,869

2.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Clark County, AR had a population of 21.5k people with a median age of 31.7 and a median household income of $48,071. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Clark County, AR declined from 21,569 to 21,469, a −0.464% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,351 to $48,071, a 6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24%), Other (Hispanic) (2.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%), and White (Hispanic) (1.58%).

None of the households in Clark County, 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.

98.6% of the residents in Clark County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County, AR are Henderson State University (946 degrees awarded in 2022) and Ouachita Baptist University (426 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Clark County, AR was $143,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in Clark County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Clark County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Clark County, AR borders Dallas County, AR, Hot Spring County, AR, Montgomery County, AR, Nevada County, AR, Ouachita County, AR, and Pike County, AR.

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Population & Diversity

Clark County, AR is home to a population of 21.5k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.16% of Clark County, AR residents were born outside of the country (464 people).

In 2022, there were 2.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.5k people) in Clark County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 587 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.6% of Clark County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, AR was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.5k ± 69
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.14k ± 167
Other (Hispanic)
587 ± 219

5.09%

Hispanic Population

1.09k people

5.09% of the people in Clark County, AR are hispanic (1.09k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

2.16%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

464 people

1.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

408 people

As of 2022, 2.16% of Clark County, AR residents (464 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clark County, AR was 1.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
308 ± 87
Gulf War (1990s)
201 ± 98
Gulf War (2001-)
158 ± 77

Clark County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clark County, AR employs 9.87k people. The largest industries in Clark County, AR are Educational Services (1,756 people), Retail Trade (1,257 people), and Manufacturing (1,127 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($89,757), Utilities ($65,609), and Finance & Insurance ($60,368).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.87k

2022 Value

± 729

2.78%

1 Year growth

± 10%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clark County, AR grew at a rate of 2.78%, from 9.6k employees to 9.87k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,093 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (957 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (867 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clark County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.87k

2022 Value

± 729

2.78%

1 Year growth

± 10%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clark County, AR grew at a rate of 2.78%, from 9.6k employees to 9.87k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, AR, are Educational Services (1,756 people), Retail Trade (1,257 people), and Manufacturing (1,127 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clark County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Clark County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,498

Median earning men ± $4,869

$21,436

Median earning women ± $2,744

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($89,757), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,292), and Information ($59,306).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,393), Public Administration ($41,417), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,625).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

49
Other Services (except Public Administration)
41
Retail Trade
31
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$87k
Manufacturing
$37.3k
Retail Trade
$37.2k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Other (3.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.12%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Other (3.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clark County, AR 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 Clark County, AR awarded 1,372 degrees. The student population of Clark County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,740 male students and 2,563 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clark County, AR are White (1,028 and 75.9%), followed by Black or African American (160 and 11.8%), Hispanic or Latino (74 and 5.46%), and Two or More Races (57 and 4.21%).

The largest universities in Clark County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Henderson State University (946 and 69%) and Ouachita Baptist University (426 and 31%).

The most popular majors in Clark County, AR are General Business (81 and 5.9%), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (72 and 5.25%), and Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs (70 and 5.1%).

The median tuition costs in Clark County, AR are $30,500 for private four year colleges, and $5,880 and $8,088 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clark County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,303 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,303 students enrolled in Clark County, AR, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,035 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
55 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded
General Business
63 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clark County, AR was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Henderson State University
946 degrees awarded
Ouachita Baptist University
426 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Henderson State University with 946 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 467 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clark County, AR, which is 0.516 times less than the 905 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 1,028 degrees mean that there were 6.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 160 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 ($30,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,598) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clark County, AR was $143,300 in 2022, which is 0.508 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $120,600 to $143,300, a 18.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Clark County, AR is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Clark County, AR have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clark County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clark County, AR is $48,071. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clark County, AR was Census Tract 9536.02 with a value of $66,850, followed by Census Tract 9537 and Census Tract 9538, with respective values of $45,478 and $40,163.

In 2023, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.79%.

Housing

Property

$143,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$12,890

$4,964

Median Property Taxes

±$450

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 Clark County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

62.4%

Homeownership

2022

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 62.4% of the housing units in Clark County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9536.02
Census Tract 9537
Census Tract 9538

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clark County, AR was Census Tract 9536.02 with a value of $66,850, followed by Census Tract 9537 and Census Tract 9538, with respective values of $45,478 and $40,163.

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

Household Income

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

$48,071

Median Household Income

± $5,734

7.96k

Number of Households

± 591

In 2022, the median household income of the 7.96k households in Clark County, AR grew to $48,071 from the previous year's value of $45,351.

The following chart displays the households in Clark 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Walked (7.01%)

In 2022, 73.7% of workers in Clark County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who walked to work (7.01%).

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

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clark County, AR have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Clark County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.79%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, AR (3.81k out of 19.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 24.7% of the children was living in poverty in Clark County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

90.7% of the population of Clark County, AR has health coverage, with 41.5% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.994% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clark County, AR see 1842 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.5% decrease from the previous year (2232 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1938 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 333 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,842 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, AR

Primary care physicians in Clark County, AR see an average of 1,842 patients per year. This represents a 17.5% decrease from the previous year (2,232 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 30.9% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.35%

Uninsured

41.5%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.994%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, AR grew by 3.34% from 9.04% to 9.35%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Clark County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, AR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.3% in Clark County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clark County, AR.