Jackson County, AR

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2023 Population

16,775

0.0536% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.4

0.498% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

21.2%

3.7% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$41,215

1.7% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$87,300

1.87% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

5,889

0.288% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Jackson County, AR had a population of 16.8k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $41,215. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jackson County, AR declined from 16,784 to 16,775, a −0.0536% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,929 to $41,215, a −1.7% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.75%), Other (Hispanic) (1.53%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.45%).

None of the households in Jackson 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.

99.4% of the residents in Jackson County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County, AR are Arkansas State University-Newport (1,212 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Jackson County, AR was $87,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

Most people in Jackson County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County, AR borders Craighead County, AR, Cross County, AR, Independence County, AR, Lawrence County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, White County, AR, and Woodruff County, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

Jackson County, AR is home to a population of 16.8k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.984% of Jackson County, AR residents were born outside of the country (165 people).

In 2023, there were 5.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in Jackson County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 965 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Jackson County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County, AR was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.7k ± 43
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.47k ± 243
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
965 ± 247

3.07%

Hispanic Population

515 people

3.07% of the people in Jackson County, AR are hispanic (515 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

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

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

Foreign-Born Population

0.984%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

165 people

0.679%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

114 people

As of 2023, 0.984% of Jackson County, AR residents (165 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County, AR was 0.679%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
232 ± 82
Gulf War (1990s)
117 ± 59
Gulf War (2001-)
71 ± 44

Jackson County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County, AR employs 5.89k people. The largest industries in Jackson County, AR are Manufacturing (984 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (812 people), and Retail Trade (805 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($83,750), Transportation & Warehousing ($66,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,719).

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

Employment

Occupations

5.89k

2023 Value

± 503

−0.288%

1 Year decline

± 12.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County, AR declined at a rate of −0.288%, from 5.91k employees to 5.89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County, AR, are Production Occupations (626 people), Sales & Related Occupations (602 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (466 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.89k

2023 Value

± 503

−0.288%

1 Year decline

± 12.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jackson County, AR declined at a rate of −0.288%, from 5.91k employees to 5.89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County, AR, are Manufacturing (984 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (812 people), and Retail Trade (805 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,136

Median earning men ± $2,425

$25,571

Median earning women ± $3,396

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($197,589), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,344), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,120).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,200), Public Administration ($39,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

34
Retail Trade
23
Health Care and Social Assistance
18
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$58.1k
Manufacturing
$36.7k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$23.9k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 70.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.8%), followed by Other (1.89%).

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 (70.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.89%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jackson County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 70.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.8%), followed by Other (1.89%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jackson County, AR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Jackson County, AR awarded 1,212 degrees. The student population of Jackson County, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 567 male students and 1,165 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County, AR are White (790 and 65.8%), followed by Black or African American (245 and 20.4%), Hispanic or Latino (70 and 5.83%), and Unknown (44 and 3.66%).

The largest universities in Jackson County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University-Newport (1,212 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County, AR are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (222 and 18.3%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (184 and 15.2%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 and 13.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,732 students enrolled in Jackson County, AR, 32.7% men and 67.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,175 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
103 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
83 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
81 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jackson County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 103 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Arkansas State University-Newport

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,212 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University-Newport with 1,212 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 493 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County, AR, which is 0.686 times less than the 719 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 790 degrees mean that there were 3.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 245 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 ($2,568) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($552) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County, AR was $87,300 in 2023, which is 0.288 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $85,700 to $87,300, a 1.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County, AR is 65.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jackson County, AR have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County, AR is $41,215. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County, AR was Census Tract 4805 with a value of $53,713, followed by Census Tract 4802 and Census Tract 4801, with respective values of $42,162 and $38,839.

In 2023, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.484%.

Housing

Property

$87,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,496

$3,978

Median Property Taxes

±$361

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

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

Rent vs Own

65.3%

Homeownership

2023

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.3% of the housing units in Jackson County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson 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 4805
Census Tract 4802
Census Tract 4801

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County, AR was Census Tract 4805 with a value of $53,713, followed by Census Tract 4802 and Census Tract 4801, with respective values of $42,162 and $38,839.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jackson 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.

$41,215

Median Household Income

± $4,056

6.09k

Number of Households

± 489

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.09k households in Jackson County, AR declined from $41,215 from the previous year's value of $41,929.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.2%)
Carpooled (7.69%)
Walked (3.13%)

In 2023, 85.2% of workers in Jackson County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.69%) and those who walked to work (3.13%).

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

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County, AR have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Jackson County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson 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 Jackson County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jackson County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.484%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

21.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County, AR (3.04k out of 14.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 29.5% of the children was living in poverty in Jackson County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 9.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.1% of the population of Jackson County, AR has health coverage, with 25% on employee plans, 35.6% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, AR see 2377 patients per year on average, which represents a 14.7% decrease from the previous year (2786 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3362 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1051 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,377 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jackson County, AR

Primary care physicians in Jackson County, AR see an average of 2,377 patients per year. This represents a 14.7% decrease from the previous year (2,786 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.86%

Uninsured

25%

Employer Coverage

35.6%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County, AR grew by 5.91% from 8.36% to 8.86%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 81 in Jackson County, AR.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39% in Jackson County, AR.

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