Greers Ferry, AR

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    2024 Population
    778
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    58.9
    18.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.5%
    17.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,235
    0.679% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $207,000
    7.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    279
    26.4% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Greers Ferry, 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.

    99.2% of the residents in Greers Ferry, AR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Greers Ferry, AR was $207,000, and the homeownership rate was 79%.

    Most people in Greers Ferry, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Greers Ferry, AR was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesArkansasCleburne County, ARIndependence, Cleburne & Van Buren Counties PUMA, AR

    Population & Diversity

    Greers Ferry, AR is home to a population of 778 people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.03% of Greers Ferry, AR residents were born outside of the country (8 people).

    In 2024, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (721 people) in Greers Ferry, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Greers Ferry, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Greers Ferry, AR was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greers Ferry, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      721 ± 163
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic)
      37 ± 55
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      12 ± 13
    5.78%
    Hispanic Population
    45 people

    In 2024, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (721 people) in Greers Ferry, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.78% of the people in Greers Ferry, AR are hispanic (45 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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

    1.03%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8 people
    0.521%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5 people

    As of 2024, 1.03% of Greers Ferry, AR residents (8 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 Greers Ferry, AR was 0.521%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      25 ± 28
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      20 ± 27
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      6 ± 20

    Greers Ferry, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.4% of the population of Greers Ferry, AR has health coverage, with 24% on employee plans, 24.6% on Medicaid, 24.9% on Medicare, 20.1% on non-group plans, and 1.8% 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, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.4% under 18 years, 7.2% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 34.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.63%
    Uninsured
    24%
    Employer Coverage
    24.6%
    Medicaid
    24.9%
    Medicare
    20.1%
    Non-Group
    1.8%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greers Ferry, AR declined by 26% from 6.26% to 4.63%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greers Ferry, 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 Greers Ferry, AR employs 279 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Greers Ferry, AR were Retail Trade (54 people), Educational Services (47 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (47 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($95,385), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,333), and Finance & Insurance ($88,333).

    Employment

    Occupations

    279
    2024 Value
    ± 97
    −26.4%
    1 Year decline
    ± 63.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greers Ferry, AR declined at a rate of −26.4%, from 379 employees to 279 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greers Ferry, AR, are Sales & Related Occupations (66 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (47 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (25 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greers Ferry, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    279
    2024 Value
    ± 97
    −26.4%
    1 Year decline
    ± 63.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greers Ferry, AR declined at a rate of −26.4%, from 379 employees to 279 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greers Ferry, AR, are Retail Trade (54 people), Educational Services (47 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (47 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greers Ferry, AR, though some of these residents may live in Greers Ferry, 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

    $61,719
    Median earning men ± $24,866
    $28,611
    Median earning women ± $20,589

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($95,385), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,917), and Manufacturing ($61,875).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,333), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,558).

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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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Greers Ferry, AR was $207,000 in 2024, which is 0.622 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $192,800 to $207,000, a 7.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Greers Ferry, AR is 79%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Greers Ferry, AR have an average commute time of 34.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greers Ferry, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $207,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$33,146
    $298
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$73

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

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    Rent vs Own

    79%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79% of the housing units in Greers Ferry, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

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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.
    $57,235
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,622
    377
    Number of Households
    ± 81

    In 2024, the median household income of the 377 households in Greers Ferry, AR grew to $57,235 from the previous year's value of $56,849.

    The following chart displays the households in Greers Ferry, 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 Greers Ferry, 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 (74.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.8%)
    3. Carpooled (5.82%)

    In 2024, 74.9% of workers in Greers Ferry, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.82%).

    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

    34.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Greers Ferry, AR have a longer commute time (34.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 10.2% of the workforce in Greers Ferry, 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 Greers Ferry, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greers Ferry, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greers Ferry, AR (113 out of 778 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greers Ferry, AR is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    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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