Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    577,726
    2024 Median Age
    34.7
    0.289% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.8%
    1.52% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $81,650
    4.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $307,200
    12.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    287,474
    3.36% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 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.

    91.4% of the residents in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR are University of Arkansas (7,312 degrees awarded in 2024), University of Arkansas (7,312 degrees), and NorthWest Arkansas Community College (2,079 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO was $307,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

    Most people in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO was 2 cars per household.

    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO borders Fort Smith, AR-OK, Harrison, AR, Joplin, MO, and Miami, OK.

    About the photo: The Boston Mountains in Northwest Arkansas, a subset of the Ozarks.
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    Population & Diversity

    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO is home to a population of 578k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.3% of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO residents were born outside of the country (65.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (342k people) in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 59.8k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    91.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91.4% of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      342k ± 4.65k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      59.9k ± 2.97k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      59.8k ± 4.67k
    18.2%
    Hispanic Population
    105k people

    In 2024, there were 5.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (342k people) in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 59.8k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    18.2% of the people in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO are hispanic (105k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      109,338 ± 8,070 people
    2. India
      35,176 ± 4,596 people
    3. El Salvador
      22,071 ± 3,643 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 109,338 Arkansas residents, followed by India with 35,176 and El Salvador with 22,071.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    11.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    65.2k people
    10.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    61.2k people

    As of 2024, 11.3% of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO residents (65.2k 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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      8,108 ± 766
    2. Vietnam
      7,585 ± 727
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      4,678 ± 643

    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.1% of the population of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.6% 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, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,478 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 24.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    10.9%
    Uninsured
    51.1%
    Employer Coverage
    15.6%
    Medicaid
    10.4%
    Medicare
    10.4%
    Non-Group
    1.6%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO declined by 1.03% from 11% to 10.9%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO employs 287k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO were Retail Trade (49,330 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,170 people), and Manufacturing (32,614 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($70,908), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($70,809), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,183).

    Employment

    Occupations

    287k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,595
    3.36%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.26%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO grew at a rate of 3.36%, from 278k employees to 287k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, are Management Occupations (35,058 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,594 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (29,178 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    287k
    2024 Value
    ± 4,595
    3.36%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.26%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO grew at a rate of 3.36%, from 278k employees to 287k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, are Retail Trade (49,330 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,170 people), and Manufacturing (32,614 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, though some of these residents may live in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,843
    Median earning men ± $1,134
    $41,413
    Median earning women ± $902

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($74,344), Wholesale Trade ($71,548), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,489).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($66,194), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,371), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,652).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,174
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 910
      Construction
    3. 758
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $4.23M
      Management of Companies and Enterprises
    2. $1.62M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $1.34M
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas and Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 60.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.708%).

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

    Arkansas and Missouri is currently represented by 12 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 (60.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.708%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas and Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 60.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.708%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas and Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas and Missouri

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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
    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    John Boozman, Tom Cotton, Josh Hawley, and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Arkansas and Missouri.

    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 and Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO awarded 10,469 degrees. The student population of Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 19,843 male students and 25,305 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO are White (7,004 and 70.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,383 and 13.9%), Two or More Races (448 and 4.51%), and Black or African American (374 and 3.77%).

    The largest universities in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas (7,312 and 69.8%), University of Arkansas (7,312 and 69.8%), and NorthWest Arkansas Community College (2,079 and 19.9%).

    The most popular majors in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (803 and 7.67%), Registered Nursing (486 and 4.64%), and General Finance (436 and 4.16%).

    The median tuition costs are $23,062 for private four year colleges, and $7,896 and $27,758 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 45,148 (44% men and 56% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 45,148 students enrolled in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, 44% men and 56% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 30,485 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Finance
      415 degrees awarded
    2. General Marketing & Marketing Management
      404 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      368 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR was General Finance with 415 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Arkansas
      7,312 degrees awarded
    2. University of Arkansas
      7,312 degrees awarded
    3. NorthWest Arkansas Community College
      2,079 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas with 7,312 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,222 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, which is 0.676 times less than the 6,247 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 7,004 degrees mean that there were 5.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,383 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,062) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,208) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,240) 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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO was $307,200 in 2024, which is 0.923 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $273,400 to $307,200, a 12.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO is 62.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $307,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,879
    $134,192
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,967

    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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    62.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.3% of the housing units in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 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.
    $81,650
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,472
    216k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,980

    In 2024, the median household income of the 216k households in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO grew to $81,650 from the previous year's value of $77,979.

    The following chart displays the households in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO is from Arkansas.
    0.449
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.5% 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 (75.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.6%)
    3. Carpooled (8.09%)

    In 2024, 75.6% of workers in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.09%).

    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

    21.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 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 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO (61.2k out of 565k 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 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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