Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR

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2021 Population

96,364

0.33% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.253% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18%

3.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,494

7.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$102,000

12.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,366

0.33% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR had a population of 96.4k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $48,494. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR declined from 96,683 to 96,364, a −0.33% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,930 to $48,494, a 7.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), White (Hispanic) (1.07%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.804%).

3.34% of the households in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) 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.

99.1% of the residents in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR are Southeast Arkansas College (575 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (402 degrees), and New Beginnings Beauty Academy (28 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was $102,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

Most people in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR borders White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, Saline County PUMA, AR, Garland, Hot Spring, Clark & Montgomery Counties PUMA, AR, Southeast Arkansas PUMA, AR, and South Central Arkansas PUMA, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 96.4k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.58% of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.52k people).

In 2021, there were 1.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.6k people) in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (1,790 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (144 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (139 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,407

Women

50.3%

47,737

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 96,144 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.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.6k ± 360
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42k ± 704
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.09k ± 543

2.42%

Hispanic Population

2.33k people

2.42% of the people in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (2.33k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
516 ± 556 people
Philippines
249 ± 387 people
Vietnam
209 ± 355 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 516 Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by Philippines with 249 and Vietnam with 209.

Foreign-Born Population

1.58%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.52k people

1.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.51k people

As of 2021, 1.58% of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR residents (1.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was 1.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,790 households (1.98%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
144 households (0.159%)
Other Indo-European Languages
139 households (0.154%)

3.34% of the households in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 1.98% of the households in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) 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
1,932 ± 274
Gulf War (2001-)
1,120 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
1,003 ± 287

Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR employs 35.4k people. The largest industries in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR are Elementary & secondary schools (2,571 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (1,892 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,812 people), and the highest paying industries are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($93,454), Services incidental to transportation ($88,691), and Offices of physicians ($84,670).

Males in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,734. The income inequality in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,255

Women

51.4%

17,228

Men

48.6%

The workforce of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 was 35,483 people, with 51.4% woman, and 48.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR.

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

Occupations

35.4k

2021 Value

−0.33%

1 Year decline

± −0.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −0.33%, from 35.5k employees to 35.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,381 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,281 people), and Registered nurses (1,045 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, 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

35.4k

2021 Value

−0.33%

1 Year decline

± −0.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −0.33%, from 35.5k employees to 35.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,571 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (1,892 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,812 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,705

Median earning men ± $1,415

$31,437

Median earning women ± $1,369

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,525), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,928), and Public Administration ($53,529).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,557), Public Administration ($40,529), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($35,393).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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 Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% 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
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B 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 Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

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

Voting results are not available for Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas 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 2021, universities in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR awarded 1,052 degrees. The student population of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,440 male students and 2,358 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR are Black or African American (698 and 66.9%), followed by White (188 and 18%), Hispanic or Latino (133 and 12.8%), and Asian (15 and 1.44%).

The largest universities in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Southeast Arkansas College (575 and 54.7%), University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (402 and 38.2%), and New Beginnings Beauty Academy (28 and 2.66%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR are General Studies (119 and 11.3%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (84 and 7.98%), and Welding Technology (74 and 7.03%).

The median tuition cost in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR for a public four year colleges is $5,130 for in-state students and $11,640 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,798 (37.9% men and 62.1% 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 2021 there were 3,798 students enrolled in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR, 37.9% men and 62.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 3,060 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
36 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
43 degree-majors awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was General Studies with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeast Arkansas College
575 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
402 degrees awarded
New Beginnings Beauty Academy
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast Arkansas College with 575 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 374 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.552 times less than the 678 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 698 degrees mean that there were 3.71 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 188 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

Public, 4-year or above ($5,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,934) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) 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 2021, 0.597% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.452% 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 Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.9k), Some college (17.6k), and Secondary Education (11.2k).

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 Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was $102,000 in 2021, which is 0.416 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $90,900 to $102,000, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR is 65.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR is $48,494. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

Housing

Property

$102,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,927

$23,120

Median Property Taxes

±$973

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 Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.9% of the housing units in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) 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.

$48,494

Median Household Income

± $2,044

35.1k

Number of Households

± 1,366

In 2021, the median household income of the 35.1k households in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR grew to $48,494 from the previous year's value of $44,930.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.389

2021 Wage GINI in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR

0.406

2020 Wage GINI in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR

In 2021, the income inequality in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.17% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.9%)
Carpooled (5.81%)
Worked At Home (5.07%)

In 2021, 86.9% of workers in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.81%) and those who worked at home (5.07%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) 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 Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) 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 Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR (16.2k out of 90k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR is Black, followed by White 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

94% of the population of Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 25.6% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1507 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2087 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 399 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1,507 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.04%

Uninsured

39.9%

Employer Coverage

25.6%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR grew by 7.51% from 5.62% to 6.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.