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

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2019 Population

134,584

0.163% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

46.2

0.654% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

17.6%

5.25% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$40,339

2.15% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$99,500

1.19% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

46,073

2.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, 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 $40,339. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew from 134,365 to 134,584, a 0.163% increase and its median household income grew from $39,491 to $40,339, a 2.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), White (Hispanic) (1.86%), Other (Hispanic) (1.18%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.961%). 2.67% of the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.9% 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 (641 degrees awarded in 2019), University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (622 degrees), and Lyon College (155 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was $99,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%. Most people in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 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.

United States Arkansas

Diversity

Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 135k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.64% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.21k people).

In 2019, there were 45.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.74k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (2,377 speakers), German (219 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (108 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 34
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.74k ± 284
White (Hispanic)
2.5k ± 396

3.44%

Hispanic Population

4.64k people

3.44% of the people in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (4.64k 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.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,377 speakers (1.86%)
German
219 speakers (0.172%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
108 speakers (0.0847%)

2.67% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 1.86% of the overall population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are native Spanish speakers. 0.172% speak German and 0.0847% speak French (Incl. Cajun), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.21k people

1.68%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.26k people

As of 2019, 1.64% of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents (2.21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 1.68%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 46.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 46, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents was 46.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
725 ± 659 people
Guatemala
379 ± 477 people
Philippines
224 ± 367 people

In 2019, 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 725 Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by Guatemala with 379 and Philippines with 224.

Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.9% 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 2018, 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 decreasing.

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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,932 ± 382
Gulf War (2001-)
1,497 ± 252
Gulf War (1990s)
1,453 ± 257

Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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.

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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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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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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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Community Mobility

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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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Economy

Median household income in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is $40,339. In 2019, 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 $69,130, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $66,327 and $60,226.

Males in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $33,260. The income inequality in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR employs 46.1k people. The largest industries in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Elementary & secondary schools (3,797 people), Construction (3,241 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,214 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($125,638), Insurance carriers ($125,090), and Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($122,568).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,339

2019 value

± $1,154

2.15%

1 Year Growth

± 4.05%

Households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have a median annual income of $40,339, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,491 in 2018, which represents a 2.15% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$48,373

Average Male Salary in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

± $8,916

$33,260

Average Female Salary in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

± $4,460

In 2019, full-time male employees in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR made 1.45 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

Asian
$89,180 ± $182,479
White
$36,365 ± $4,782
Two or More Races
$32,495 ± $22,103

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR workers was Asian. These workers were paid 2.45 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.447

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

0.45

2018 Wage GINI in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR

In 2019, the income inequality in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.779% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, 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 $69,130, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $66,327 and $60,226.

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).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR (23.1k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
21,338 ± 921
Hispanic
1,479 ± 260
Two Or More
610 ± 175

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

46.1k

2019 Value

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 2.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 45k employees to 46.1k 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 (1,850 people), Registered nurses (1,432 people), and Cashiers (1,216 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.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,850 people), Registered nurses (1,432 people), and Cashiers (1,216 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR has an unusually high number of residents working as Sawing machine setters, operators, & tenders, wood (16.6 times higher than expected), Logging workers (8.53 times), and Electrical powerline installers & repairers (7.64 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, by average salary, are Physicians ($272,005), Chief executives & legislators ($114,691), and Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers ($100,290).

Industries

Employment by Industries

46.1k

2019 Value

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 2.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 45k employees to 46.1k 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 (3,797 people), Construction (3,241 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,214 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,797 people), Construction (3,241 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,214 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR has an unusually high number of Agricultural implement manufacturing (21.2 times higher than expected), Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying (14.5 times), and Animal slaughtering & processing (9.21 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, by average salary, are Oil & gas extraction ($125,638), Insurance carriers ($125,090), and Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($122,568).

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 2018, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $19.1B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($16.5B) and Mixed freight ($10.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$154B

2018 Value in Arkansas

$263B

Projected 2045 Value in Arkansas

71% growth

In 2018, total outbound Arkansas trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 71% to $263B by 2045.

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
$12.9B
Mississippi
$7.68B
Tennessee
$6.49B

In 2018, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $12.9B, followed by Mississippi with $7.68B and Tennessee and $6.49B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.64%). The most partisan county was Polk County, AR with 80.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.64%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.64%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Arkansas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Arkansas

60.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arkansas

Polk County, AR
80.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Searcy County, AR
79.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Pike County, AR
79.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arkansas was Polk County, AR with 80.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arkansas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Arkansas

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

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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 2019, universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR awarded 1,418 degrees. The student population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is skewed towards women, with 1,245 male students and 2,046 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are White (1,266 and 90.4%), followed by Black or African American (45 and 3.21%), Hispanic or Latino (43 and 3.07%), and Two or More Races (27 and 1.93%).

The largest universities in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Ozarka College (641 and 45.2%), University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (622 and 43.9%), and Lyon College (155 and 10.9%).

The most popular majors in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (213 and 15%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (199 and 14%), and General Health Services (138 and 9.73%).

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

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
213 degree-majorss awarded
Welding Technology
39 degree-majorss awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
31 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 213 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ozarka College
641 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
622 degrees awarded
Lyon College
155 degrees awarded

$28,550

Median Private

In 2019, the Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ozarka College with 641 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

471

Degrees Awarded to Men

947

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 471 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.497 times less than the 947 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,266 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was White students. These 1,266 degrees mean that there were 28.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 45 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR was $99,500 in 2019, which is 0.414 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $100,700 to $99,500, a 1.19% decrease. The homeownership rate in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR is 75.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 21.7 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.

Housing

Property Value

$99,500

2019 Median

± $3,787

$100,700

2018 Median

± $3,584

In 2019, the median property value in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR declined from to $99,500 from the previous year's value of $100,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value 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 have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$40,339

Median Household Income

± $1,154

54k

Number of Households

± 1,486

In 2019, the median household income of the 54k households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR grew to $40,339 from the previous year's value of $39,491.

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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR 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.

Rent vs Own

75.4%

2019 Homeownership

75%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.4% 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%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.2% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (4.19%)

In 2019, 80.6% 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 (11.7%) and those who worked at home (4.19%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

91.6% of the population of Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 30.2% on employee plans, 27.2% on Medicaid, 17.8% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 2.86% 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.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (28.8%). Additionally, St. Francis County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.2%)

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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,408

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arkansas

$3,906

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,108

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,479

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arkansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.91%, from $6,929 to $7,408.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.39%

Uninsured

30.2%

Employer Coverage

27.2%

Medicaid

17.8%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

2.86%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR declined by 1.77% from 8.54% to 8.39%.

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.