Natural Steps, AR

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    683
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    54.8
    14.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $157,813
    3.86% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $610,800
    37.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    204
    41.9% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Natural Steps, 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.

    83.6% of the residents in Natural Steps, AR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Natural Steps, AR was $610,800, and the homeownership rate was 96.7%.

    Most people in Natural Steps, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Natural Steps, AR was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesArkansasPulaski County, ARLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARPulaski County (Outer)--North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR

    Population & Diversity

    Natural Steps, AR is home to a population of 683 people, from which 83.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 17% of Natural Steps, AR residents were born outside of the country (116 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (326 people) in Natural Steps, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 296 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 29 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    83.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 83.6% of Natural Steps, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Natural Steps, AR was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Natural Steps, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      326 ± 120
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      296 ± 371
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      29 ± 83

    In 2024, there were 1.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (326 people) in Natural Steps, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 296 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 29 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Natural Steps, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    17%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    116 people
    5.98%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    41 people

    As of 2024, 17% of Natural Steps, AR residents (116 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Natural Steps, AR was 5.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    10 ± 25

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    Health

    100% of the population of Natural Steps, AR has health coverage, with 59.6% on employee plans, 4.39% on Medicaid, 21.8% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 0% between 18 and 34 years, 44.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 28% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    0%
    Uninsured
    59.6%
    Employer Coverage
    4.39%
    Medicaid
    21.8%
    Medicare
    12.6%
    Non-Group
    1.61%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Natural Steps, AR stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Natural Steps, AR employs 204 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Natural Steps, AR were Health Care & Social Assistance (71 people), Wholesale Trade (25 people), and Manufacturing (22 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($250,001), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($250,001), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($23,828).

    Employment

    Occupations

    204
    2024 Value
    ± 135
    −41.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 136%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Natural Steps, AR declined at a rate of −41.9%, from 351 employees to 204 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Natural Steps, AR, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (56 people), Sales & Related Occupations (49 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Natural Steps, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    204
    2024 Value
    ± 135
    −41.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 136%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Natural Steps, AR declined at a rate of −41.9%, from 351 employees to 204 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Natural Steps, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (71 people), Wholesale Trade (25 people), and Manufacturing (22 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Natural Steps, AR, though some of these residents may live in Natural Steps, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $250,001
    Median earning men ± $0
    $32,396
    Median earning women ± $34,497

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($24,531).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Natural Steps, AR was $610,800 in 2024, which is 1.84 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $443,900 to $610,800, a 37.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Natural Steps, AR is 96.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Natural Steps, AR have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Natural Steps, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $610,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$111,053
    $266
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$131

    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 Natural Steps, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    96.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    55.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 96.7% of the housing units in Natural Steps, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 96.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $157,813
    Median Household Income
    ± $74,691
    275
    Number of Households
    ± 130

    In 2024, the median household income of the 275 households in Natural Steps, AR grew to $157,813 from the previous year's value of $151,944.

    The following chart displays the households in Natural Steps, 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 $150k - $200k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Natural Steps, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (21.6%)

    In 2024, 78.4% of workers in Natural Steps, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.6%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Natural Steps, AR have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Natural Steps, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Natural Steps, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Natural Steps, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Natural Steps, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty