De Queen, AR

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    2024 Population
    6,058
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.2
    4.17% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.1%
    3.52% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,522
    3.03% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $109,600
    1.01% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,514
    3.72% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in De Queen, 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.

    83% of the residents in De Queen, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in De Queen, AR are Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (906 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in De Queen, AR was $109,600, and the homeownership rate was 46.9%.

    Most people in De Queen, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in De Queen, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    De Queen, AR is home to a population of 6.06k people, from which 83% are citizens. As of 2024, 23.3% of De Queen, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.41k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.51 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (2.26k people) in De Queen, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 877 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    83%
    2024 Citizenship
    76.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 83% of De Queen, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in De Queen, AR was 76.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in De Queen, AR
    1. Other (Hispanic)
      2.26k ± 620
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.5k ± 311
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      877 ± 504
    62.2%
    Hispanic Population
    3.77k people

    In 2024, there were 1.51 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (2.26k people) in De Queen, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 877 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    62.2% of the people in De Queen, AR are hispanic (3.77k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    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

    23.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.41k people
    25.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.55k people

    As of 2024, 23.3% of De Queen, AR residents (1.41k 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 De Queen, AR was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      37 ± 71
    2. Vietnam
      35 ± 52
    3. Korea
      22 ± 40

    De Queen, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    81.5% of the population of De Queen, AR has health coverage, with 31.7% on employee plans, 30.5% on Medicaid, 8.61% on Medicare, 8.83% on non-group plans, and 1.86% 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, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.4% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    18.5%
    Uninsured
    31.7%
    Employer Coverage
    30.5%
    Medicaid
    8.61%
    Medicare
    8.83%
    Non-Group
    1.86%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in De Queen, AR declined by 30% from 26.4% to 18.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in De Queen, 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 De Queen, AR employs 2.51k people. In 2024, the largest industries in De Queen, AR were Manufacturing (938 people), Construction (349 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (179 people), and the highest paying industries were Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($95,276), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($95,053), and Construction ($85,719).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.51k
    2024 Value
    ± 445
    −3.72%
    1 Year decline
    ± 25.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in De Queen, AR declined at a rate of −3.72%, from 2.61k employees to 2.51k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in De Queen, AR, are Production Occupations (672 people), Material Moving Occupations (327 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (254 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of De Queen, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.51k
    2024 Value
    ± 445
    −3.72%
    1 Year decline
    ± 25.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in De Queen, AR declined at a rate of −3.72%, from 2.61k employees to 2.51k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in De Queen, AR, are Manufacturing (938 people), Construction (349 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (179 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of De Queen, AR, though some of these residents may live in De Queen, 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

    $38,739
    Median earning men ± $10,827
    $34,764
    Median earning women ± $4,537

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($95,237), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($86,071), and Construction ($85,719).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($41,058), Public Administration ($34,122), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,857).

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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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in De Queen, AR awarded 906 degrees. The student population of De Queen, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 489 male students and 823 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in De Queen, AR are White (502 and 56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (249 and 28.2%), Black or African American (66 and 7.47%), and Two or More Races (46 and 5.2%).

    The largest universities in De Queen, AR by number of degrees awarded are Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (906 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in De Queen, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (187 and 20.6%), Welding Technology (142 and 15.7%), and General Studies (80 and 8.83%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,312 students enrolled in De Queen, AR, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 654 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      153 degrees awarded
    2. General Health Services
      60 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      29 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in De Queen, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 153 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in De Queen, AR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    906 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas with 906 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 440 men were awarded degrees from institutions in De Queen, AR, which is 0.944 times less than the 466 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 502 degrees mean that there were 2.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 249 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,940) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in De Queen, AR was $109,600 in 2024, which is 0.329 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $108,500 to $109,600, a 1.01% increase. The homeownership rate in De Queen, AR is 46.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in De Queen, AR have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in De Queen, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $109,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,585
    $1,014
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$265

    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 De Queen, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    46.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.9% of the housing units in De Queen, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44%.

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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.
    $52,522
    Median Household Income
    ± $12,093
    2.16k
    Number of Households
    ± 428

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.16k households in De Queen, AR grew to $52,522 from the previous year's value of $50,979.

    The following chart displays the households in De Queen, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for De Queen, 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 (70.8%)
    2. Carpooled (26.2%)
    3. Walked (2.84%)

    In 2024, 70.8% of workers in De Queen, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (26.2%) and those who walked to work (2.84%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    20.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in De Queen, AR have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.919% of the workforce in De Queen, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in De Queen, AR (1.02k out of 5.96k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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

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