Gosnell, AR

Census Place

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2024 Population

2,778

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.2

12.1% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

21.6%

3.69% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$61,130

39.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$98,700

6.93% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,146

0.693% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Gosnell, 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.

100% of the residents in Gosnell, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Gosnell, AR was $98,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

Most people in Gosnell, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Gosnell, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Gosnell, AR is home to a population of 2.78k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.92% of Gosnell, AR residents were born outside of the country (81 people).

In 2024, there were 3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.95k people) in Gosnell, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 650 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 112 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2024 Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 100% of Gosnell, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gosnell, AR was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gosnell, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.95k ± 371
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
650 ± 318
Other (Hispanic)
112 ± 159

4.46%

Hispanic Population

124 people

4.46% of the people in Gosnell, AR are hispanic (124 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gosnell, 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
66,868 ± 6,279 people
El Salvador
15,793 ± 3,077 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

2.92%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

81 people

0.67%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19 people

As of 2024, 2.92% of Gosnell, AR residents (81 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 Gosnell, AR was 0.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
78 ± 69
Vietnam
61 ± 86
Gulf War (1990s)
16 ± 29

Gosnell, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

93.7% of the population of Gosnell, AR has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 27.4% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 8.64% on non-group plans, and 9.75% 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, 53.9% were men and 46.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.3% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.9% were men and 46.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.33%

Uninsured

36.1%

Employer Coverage

27.4%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

8.64%

Non-Group

9.75%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gosnell, AR grew by 92.6% from 3.29% to 6.33%.

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

Economy

The economy of Gosnell, AR employs 1.15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gosnell, AR were Manufacturing (293 people), Retail Trade (229 people), and Educational Services (182 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($61,917), Information ($43,700), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,250).

Employment

Occupations

1.15k

2024 Value

± 224

−0.693%

1 Year decline

± 29.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gosnell, AR declined at a rate of −0.693%, from 1.15k employees to 1.15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gosnell, AR, are Production Occupations (197 people), Sales & Related Occupations (143 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (131 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gosnell, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.15k

2024 Value

± 224

−0.693%

1 Year decline

± 29.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gosnell, AR declined at a rate of −0.693%, from 1.15k employees to 1.15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gosnell, AR, are Manufacturing (293 people), Retail Trade (229 people), and Educational Services (182 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gosnell, AR, though some of these residents may live in Gosnell, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,750

Median earning men ± $23,548

$23,641

Median earning women ± $18,376

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($71,169), Retail Trade ($33,688), and Construction ($32,721).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($55,543), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,792), and Retail Trade ($9,044).

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gosnell, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gosnell, AR was $98,700 in 2024, which is 0.297 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $92,300 to $98,700, a 6.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Gosnell, AR is 70.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Gosnell, AR have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gosnell, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$98,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,954

$576

Median Property Taxes

±$162

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

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

Rent vs Own

70.2%

Homeownership

2024

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 70.2% of the housing units in Gosnell, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$61,130

Median Household Income

± $7,226

821

Number of Households

± 193

In 2024, the median household income of the 821 households in Gosnell, AR grew to $61,130 from the previous year's value of $43,750.

The following chart displays the households in Gosnell, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gosnell, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (85%)
Carpooled (9.04%)
Other (3.44%)

In 2024, 85% of workers in Gosnell, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.04%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (3.44%).

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

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gosnell, AR have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Gosnell, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gosnell, AR (588 out of 2.72k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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.