Hempstead County, AR

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2020 Population

21,695

0.673% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.8

0.99% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

22%

2.84% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$45,484

6.12% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$87,700

8.14% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

8,627

6.41% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Hempstead County, AR had a population of 21.7k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $45,484. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hempstead County, AR declined from 21,842 to 21,695, a −0.673% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,860 to $45,484, a 6.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hempstead County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30%), Other (Hispanic) (9.91%), White (Hispanic) (2.17%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%).

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.

95.4% of the residents in Hempstead County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hempstead County, AR are University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (708 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Hempstead County, AR was $87,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Hempstead County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 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.

Population & Diversity

Hempstead County, AR is home to a population of 21.7k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.04% of Hempstead County, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.31k people).

In 2020, there were 1.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.8k people) in Hempstead County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.15k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

96.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.4% of Hempstead County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hempstead County, AR was 96.3%, 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)
11.8k ± 6
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.5k ± 185
Other (Hispanic)
2.15k ± 269

12.9%

Hispanic Population

2.79k people

12.9% of the people in Hempstead County, AR are hispanic (2.79k 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
62,610 ± 6,079 people
El Salvador
14,219 ± 2,921 people
India
8,923 ± 2,316 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,610 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 14,219 and India with 8,923.

Foreign-Born Population

6.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.31k people

4.67%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.02k people

As of 2020, 6.04% of Hempstead County, AR residents (1.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hempstead County, AR was 4.67%, 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
431 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
129 ± 72
Gulf War (1990s)
83 ± 49

Hempstead County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hempstead County, AR employs 8.63k people. The largest industries in Hempstead County, AR are Manufacturing (1,810 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,107 people), and Retail Trade (904 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,894), Public Administration ($51,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,084).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,744. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.63k

2020 Value

± 685

−6.41%

1 Year decline

± 11.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hempstead County, AR declined at a rate of −6.41%, from 9.22k employees to 8.63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hempstead County, AR, are Production Occupations (1,179 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (879 people), and Management Occupations (675 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hempstead County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.63k

2020 Value

± 685

−6.41%

1 Year decline

± 11.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hempstead County, AR declined at a rate of −6.41%, from 9.22k employees to 8.63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hempstead County, AR, are Manufacturing (1,810 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,107 people), and Retail Trade (904 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

$33,659

Median earning men ± $2,996

$25,820

Median earning women ± $2,800

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,423), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,938), and Public Administration ($50,972).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($59,688), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,545), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,060).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

129
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
111
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
111
Manufacturing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$322k
Manufacturing
$35.5k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$29k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Hempstead County, AR awarded 708 degrees. The student population of Hempstead County, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 364 male students and 847 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hempstead County, AR are White (418 and 59%), followed by Black or African American (186 and 26.3%), Hispanic or Latino (81 and 11.4%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 0.989%).

The largest universities in Hempstead County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (708 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hempstead County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (208 and 29.4%), General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (52 and 7.34%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (50 and 7.06%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 1,211 students enrolled in Hempstead County, AR, 30.1% men and 69.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 732 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
147 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
40 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hempstead County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 147 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

708 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana with 708 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 276 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hempstead County, AR, which is 0.639 times less than the 432 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 418 degrees mean that there were 2.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 186 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 ($2,310) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($940) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,136) 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 2020, 0.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (800k), Some college (553k), and Secondary Education (375k).

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 $87,700 in 2020, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $81,100 to $87,700, a 8.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Hempstead County, AR is 68.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Hempstead County, AR have an average commute time of 21.4 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 $45,484. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hempstead County, AR was Census Tract 4804 with a value of $56,938, followed by Census Tract 4805 and Census Tract 4802, with respective values of $48,602 and $43,760.

In 2021, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hempstead County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.69%.

Housing

Property

$87,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,076

$5,548

Median Property Taxes

±$497

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

68.5%

Homeownership

2020

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 68.5% of the housing units in Hempstead County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

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 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hempstead County, AR was Census Tract 4804 with a value of $56,938, followed by Census Tract 4805 and Census Tract 4802, with respective values of $48,602 and $43,760.

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.

$45,484

Median Household Income

± $6,961

8.1k

Number of Households

± 639

In 2020, the median household income of the 8.1k households in Hempstead County, AR grew to $45,484 from the previous year's value of $42,860.

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.

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.101% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (13.5%)
Worked At Home (1.61%)

In 2020, 83% of workers in Hempstead County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (1.61%).

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

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hempstead County, AR have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% 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 2021, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hempstead County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.69%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hempstead County, AR (4.72k out of 21.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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 2021, 26.3% of the children was living in poverty in Hempstead County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 16.8%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 628 in Hempstead County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 107 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.6% of the population of Hempstead County, AR has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 30.5% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arkansas was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Hempstead County, AR see 4348 patients per year on average, which represents a 19.3% increase from the previous year (3644 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2392 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1025 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,348 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hempstead County, AR

Primary care physicians in Hempstead County, AR see an average of 4,348 patients per year. This represents a 19.3% increase from the previous year (3,644 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.45%

Uninsured

33.7%

Employer Coverage

30.5%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hempstead County, AR grew by 3.26% from 9.15% to 9.45%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.9 in Hempstead County, AR.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 31.6% in Hempstead County, AR.

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

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