Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

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2020 Population

134,922

0.251% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

46.2

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

16.6%

6.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$42,282

4.82% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$98,500

1.01% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

47,029

2.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR had a population of 135k people with a median age of 46.2 and a median household income of $42,282. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew from 134,584 to 134,922, a 0.251% increase and its median household income grew from $40,339 to $42,282, a 4.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%), White (Hispanic) (1.61%), Other (Hispanic) (1.1%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.993%).

2.61% of the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, 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% of the residents in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Ozarka College (677 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (631 degrees), and Lyon College (144 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was $98,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR borders Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Marion, Madison, Newton & Searcy Counties PUMA, AR, Craighead (West), Greene, Randolph, Lawrence & Clay Counties PUMA, AR, White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, and Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon, Ozark & Shannon Counties PUMA, MO.

Population & Diversity

Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 135k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.58% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.13k people).

In 2020, there were 28.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (2,453 households), German (213 households), and Japanese (125 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,942

Women

50.3%

67,100

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 135,042 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 524
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.36k ± 648
White (Hispanic)
2.17k ± 330

3.48%

Hispanic Population

4.69k people

3.48% of the people in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (4.69k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
892 ± 731 people
Guatemala
288 ± 416 people
Philippines
188 ± 336 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 892 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by Guatemala with 288 and Philippines with 188.

Foreign-Born Population

1.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.13k people

1.64%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.21k people

As of 2020, 1.58% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents (2.13k 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 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 1.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,453 households (1.92%)
German
213 households (0.167%)
Japanese
125 households (0.0978%)

2.61% of the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 1.92% of the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,925 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
1,605 ± 242
Gulf War (2001-)
1,442 ± 270

Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR employs 47k people. The largest industries in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Elementary & secondary schools (4,168 people), Construction (3,242 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,101 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($135,758), Oil & gas extraction ($118,500), and Insurance carriers ($116,300).

Males in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $34,186. The income inequality in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,770

Women

48.4%

24,259

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 was 47,029 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

47k

2020 Value

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 2.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 46.1k employees to 47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,252 people), Registered nurses (1,368 people), and Cashiers (1,184 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47k

2020 Value

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 2.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 46.1k employees to 47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,168 people), Construction (3,242 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,101 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,225

Median earning men ± $1,376

$24,538

Median earning women ± $1,035

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,306), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,519), and Information ($44,303).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,279), Wholesale Trade ($33,514), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($29,295).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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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

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$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

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.

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 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR awarded 1,452 degrees. The student population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,077 male students and 1,845 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are White (1,253 and 87.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (69 and 4.82%), Two or More Races (37 and 2.58%), and Black or African American (28 and 1.95%).

The largest universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Ozarka College (677 and 46.6%), University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (631 and 43.5%), and Lyon College (144 and 9.92%).

The most popular majors in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (234 and 16.1%), General Health Services (186 and 12.8%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (184 and 12.7%).

The median tuition cost in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR for private four year colleges is $28,550.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,922 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 2,922 students enrolled in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,361 records, of which 65.8% were women and 34.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
147 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
100 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
88 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Registered Nursing with 147 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ozarka College
677 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
631 degrees awarded
Lyon College
144 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ozarka College with 677 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 410 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.393 times less than the 1,042 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 1,253 degrees mean that there were 18.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 69 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($865) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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

Measure

In 2020, 0.805% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.16% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (42.1k), Some college (24.9k), and Secondary Education (20.9k).

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 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was $98,500 in 2020, which is 0.429 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $99,500 to $98,500, a 1.01% decrease. The homeownership rate in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is $42,282. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $71,556, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $66,876 and $56,179.

Housing

Property

$98,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,998

$41,849

Median Property Taxes

±$1,314

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 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2020

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.7% of the housing units in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $71,556, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $66,876 and $56,179.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, 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.

$42,282

Median Household Income

± $1,149

54.2k

Number of Households

± 1,509

In 2020, the median household income of the 54.2k households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew to $42,282 from the previous year's value of $40,339.

The following chart displays the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, 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

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

In 2020, the income inequality in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.72% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (4.08%)

In 2020, 81.6% of workers in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (4.08%).

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

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.32% of the workforce in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR (21.8k out of 132k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

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

92.1% of the population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 29.7% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 3% 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 Arkansas see 1507 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1502 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

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

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

1,507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,507 patients per year. This represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1,502 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.

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 22.2% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.94%

Uninsured

29.7%

Employer Coverage

27.9%

Medicaid

18.3%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR declined by 5.3% from 8.39% to 7.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.