Hempstead County, AR

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2023 Population

19,778

1.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

1.73% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

19%

17.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$47,654

5.78% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$100,200

4.3% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

7,581

2.02% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Hempstead County, AR had a population of 19.8k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $47,654. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hempstead County, AR declined from 20,037 to 19,778, a −1.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,049 to $47,654, a 5.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hempstead County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.7%), Other (Hispanic) (7.09%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.02%), and White (Hispanic) (3.54%).

None of the households in Hempstead County, 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.

94.5% of the residents in Hempstead County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hempstead County, AR are University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (694 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Hempstead County, AR was $100,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

Most people in Hempstead County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Hempstead County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Hempstead County, AR borders Howard County, AR, Lafayette County, AR, Little River County, AR, Miller County, AR, Nevada County, AR, and Pike County, AR.

United States Arkansas Hope, AR

Population & Diversity

Hempstead County, AR is home to a population of 19.8k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.12% of Hempstead County, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.41k people).

In 2023, there were 1.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.3k people) in Hempstead County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.88k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2023 Citizenship

94.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.5% of Hempstead County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hempstead County, AR was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hempstead County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.3k ± 44
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.88k ± 166
Other (Hispanic)
1.4k ± 339

14.9%

Hispanic Population

2.96k people

14.9% of the people in Hempstead County, AR are hispanic (2.96k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

7.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.41k people

6.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.3k people

As of 2023, 7.12% of Hempstead County, AR residents (1.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hempstead County, AR was 6.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
349 ± 102
Gulf War (2001-)
152 ± 92
Gulf War (1990s)
67 ± 39

Hempstead County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hempstead County, AR employs 7.58k people. The largest industries in Hempstead County, AR are Manufacturing (1,531 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,008 people), and Educational Services (877 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($228,064), Information ($73,684), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,625).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.58k

2023 Value

± 662

−2.02%

1 Year decline

± 12.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hempstead County, AR declined at a rate of −2.02%, from 7.74k employees to 7.58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hempstead County, AR, are Production Occupations (1,266 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (769 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (676 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hempstead County, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.58k

2023 Value

± 662

−2.02%

1 Year decline

± 12.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hempstead County, AR declined at a rate of −2.02%, from 7.74k employees to 7.58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hempstead County, AR, are Manufacturing (1,531 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,008 people), and Educational Services (877 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hempstead County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Hempstead County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,784

Median earning men ± $4,279

$31,755

Median earning women ± $3,237

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,536), Public Administration ($56,607), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,777).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,563), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,352), and Manufacturing ($40,123).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

33
Retail Trade
29
Other Services (except Public Administration)
21
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$117k
Manufacturing
$31.2k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$22.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hempstead County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 65.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.2%), followed by Other (3.05%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.05%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hempstead County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 65.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.2%), followed by Other (3.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hempstead County, AR 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 2022, universities in Hempstead County, AR awarded 694 degrees. The student population of Hempstead County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 406 male students and 782 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hempstead County, AR are White (411 and 59.2%), followed by Black or African American (195 and 28.1%), Hispanic or Latino (75 and 10.8%), and Two or More Races (6 and 0.865%).

The largest universities in Hempstead County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (694 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hempstead County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (226 and 32.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (63 and 9.08%), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (48 and 6.92%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,188 students enrolled in Hempstead County, AR, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 683 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
132 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
31 degrees awarded
Funeral Direction
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hempstead County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 132 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

694 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana with 694 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 260 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hempstead County, AR, which is 0.599 times less than the 434 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 411 degrees mean that there were 2.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 195 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

Public, 2-year ($2,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,030) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,152) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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 Hempstead County, AR was $100,200 in 2023, which is 0.33 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $104,700 to $100,200, a 4.3% decrease. The homeownership rate in Hempstead County, AR is 69.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hempstead County, AR have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hempstead County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hempstead County, AR is $47,654. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hempstead County, AR was Census Tract 4804 with a value of $61,111, followed by Census Tract 4805 and Census Tract 4802, with respective values of $54,361 and $39,295.

In 2023, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hempstead County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.48%.

Housing

Property

$100,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,395

$5,190

Median Property Taxes

±$480

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.6%

Homeownership

2023

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.6% of the housing units in Hempstead County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hempstead County, 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 4804
Census Tract 4805
Census Tract 4802

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hempstead County, AR was Census Tract 4804 with a value of $61,111, followed by Census Tract 4805 and Census Tract 4802, with respective values of $54,361 and $39,295.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hempstead County, 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.

$47,654

Median Household Income

± $5,095

7.45k

Number of Households

± 641

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.45k households in Hempstead County, AR grew to $47,654 from the previous year's value of $45,049.

The following chart displays the households in Hempstead County, 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 Hempstead County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2023

Drove Alone (85.6%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (2.55%)

In 2023, 85.6% of workers in Hempstead County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (2.55%).

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

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hempstead County, AR have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.63% of the workforce in Hempstead County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hempstead County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.48%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hempstead County, AR (3.7k out of 19.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 12 - 14.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 27.8% of the children was living in poverty in Hempstead County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 15.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

89.9% of the population of Hempstead County, AR has health coverage, with 30.8% on employee plans, 29.9% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hempstead County, AR see 3542 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (3589 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2813 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 938 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,542 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hempstead County, AR

Primary care physicians in Hempstead County, AR see an average of 3,542 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (3,589 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

30.8%

Employer Coverage

29.9%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hempstead County, AR declined by 10.6% from 11.3% to 10.1%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.2 in Hempstead County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hempstead County, AR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.7% in Hempstead County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hempstead County, AR.