Conway, AR

Census Place

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2021 Population

63,746

4.54% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

29.1

1.36% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.4%

1.62% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,104

0.219% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$195,800

9.14% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

31,789

4.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Conway, AR had a population of 63.7k people with a median age of 29.1 and a median household income of $48,104. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Conway, AR declined from 66,776 to 63,746, a −4.54% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,999 to $48,104, a 0.219% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Conway, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.98%).

None of the households in Conway, 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.

96.6% of the residents in Conway, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Conway, AR are University of Central Arkansas (2,711 degrees awarded in 2021), Hendrix College (269 degrees), and Central Baptist College (144 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Conway, AR was $195,800, and the homeownership rate was 44.6%.

Most people in Conway, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Conway, AR was 2 cars per household.

United States Arkansas Faulkner County, AR Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR

Population & Diversity

Conway, AR is home to a population of 63.7k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.02% of Conway, AR residents were born outside of the country (3.2k people).

In 2021, there were 3.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.8k people) in Conway, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.19k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Conway, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Conway, AR was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Conway, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
44.8k ± 822
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 592
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.19k ± 500

4.58%

Hispanic Population

2.92k people

4.58% of the people in Conway, AR are hispanic (2.92k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,153 ± 6,057 people
El Salvador
16,156 ± 3,112 people
India
9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

Foreign-Born Population

5.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.2k people

4.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

As of 2021, 5.02% of Conway, AR residents (3.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Conway, AR was 4.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
638 ± 185
Vietnam
520 ± 123
Gulf War (1990s)
425 ± 139

Conway, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Conway, AR employs 31.8k people. The largest industries in Conway, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,717 people), Educational Services (3,894 people), and Retail Trade (3,892 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($202,697), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,393), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,179).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

31.8k

2021 Value

± 1,661

−4.3%

1 Year decline

± 7.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Conway, AR declined at a rate of −4.3%, from 33.2k employees to 31.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Conway, AR, are Management Occupations (3,478 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,435 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,172 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Conway, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

31.8k

2021 Value

± 1,661

−4.3%

1 Year decline

± 7.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Conway, AR declined at a rate of −4.3%, from 33.2k employees to 31.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Conway, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,717 people), Educational Services (3,894 people), and Retail Trade (3,892 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Conway, AR, though some of these residents may live in Conway, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,538

Median earning men ± $2,447

$31,057

Median earning women ± $1,637

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($153,889), Public Administration ($61,847), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,113).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($49,219), Public Administration ($47,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,264).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% 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
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B 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%).

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 Conway, 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 2021, universities in Conway, AR awarded 3,164 degrees. The student population of Conway, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,590 male students and 7,323 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Conway, AR are White (2,246 and 74.6%), followed by Black or African American (382 and 12.7%), Hispanic or Latino (160 and 5.31%), and Two or More Races (106 and 3.52%).

The largest universities in Conway, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Arkansas (2,711 and 85.7%), Hendrix College (269 and 8.5%), and Central Baptist College (144 and 4.55%).

The most popular majors in Conway, AR are Registered Nursing (191 and 6.04%), General Psychology (180 and 5.69%), and General Biological Sciences (135 and 4.27%).

The median tuition costs in Conway, AR are $24,450 for private four year colleges, and $6,870 and $13,740 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Conway, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,913 (38.5% men and 61.5% 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 2021 there were 11,913 students enrolled in Conway, AR, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,121 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
180 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
138 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
123 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Conway, AR was General Psychology with 180 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Central Arkansas
2,711 degrees awarded
Hendrix College
269 degrees awarded
Central Baptist College
144 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Arkansas with 2,711 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,138 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Conway, AR, which is 0.562 times less than the 2,026 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,246 degrees mean that there were 5.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 382 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 ($24,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,693) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,225) 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

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

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 Conway, AR was $195,800 in 2021, which is 0.8 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $179,400 to $195,800, a 9.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Conway, AR is 44.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Conway, AR have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Conway, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Conway, AR is $48,104. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Conway, AR was Census Tract 304.01 with a value of $100,348, followed by Census Tract 306 and Census Tract 310.01, with respective values of $63,384 and $56,429.

Housing

Property

$195,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,032

$11,029

Median Property Taxes

±$834

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 Conway, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

44.6%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 44.6% of the housing units in Conway, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Conway, 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 304.01
Census Tract 306
Census Tract 310.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Conway, AR was Census Tract 304.01 with a value of $100,348, followed by Census Tract 306 and Census Tract 310.01, with respective values of $63,384 and $56,429.

The following map shows all of the places in Conway, 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.

$48,104

Median Household Income

± $3,480

24.7k

Number of Households

± 1,313

In 2021, the median household income of the 24.7k households in Conway, AR grew to $48,104 from the previous year's value of $47,999.

The following chart displays the households in Conway, 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

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

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (7.45%)
Worked At Home (5.27%)

In 2021, 84.3% of workers in Conway, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.45%) and those who worked at home (5.27%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Conway, AR have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Conway, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Conway, AR (10.9k out of 59.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Conway, 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.

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% of the population of Conway, AR has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 9.19% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Faulkner County, AR see 1826 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.99% decrease from the previous year (1863 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2489 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 602 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Faulkner County, AR.

1,826 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Faulkner County, AR

Primary care physicians in Faulkner County, AR see an average of 1,826 patients per year. This represents a 1.99% decrease from the previous year (1,863 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 33.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.89% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.05%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

9.19%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Conway, AR grew by 6.2% from 8.52% to 9.05%.

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