Pine Bluff, AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
88,923
0.605% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39.8
0.252% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18.3%
8.83% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$44,756
6.93% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$91,800
7.12% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
31,538
0.686% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Pine Bluff, AR had a population of 88.9k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $44,756. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pine Bluff, AR declined from 89,464 to 88,923, a −0.605% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,856 to $44,756, a 6.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pine Bluff, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (45.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.99%), Other (Hispanic) (1.12%), and White (Hispanic) (0.886%).

None of the households in Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff, AR was $91,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Pine Bluff, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Pine Bluff, AR was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Pine Bluff, AR is home to a population of 88.9k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.55% of Pine Bluff, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.38k people).

In 2021, there were 1.05 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (43k people) in Pine Bluff, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Pine Bluff, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pine Bluff, AR was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pine Bluff, AR
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    43k ± 592
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    40.8k ± 190
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.77k ± 550
2.39%
Hispanic Population
2.12k people

In 2021, there were 1.05 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (43k people) in Pine Bluff, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.39% of the people in Pine Bluff, AR are hispanic (2.12k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    62,153 ± 6,057 people
  2. El Salvador
    16,156 ± 3,112 people
  3. India
    9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.55%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.38k people
1.59%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.42k people

As of 2021, 1.55% of Pine Bluff, AR residents (1.38k 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 Pine Bluff, AR was 1.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,730 ± 246
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    955 ± 267
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    877 ± 220

Pine Bluff, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Pine Bluff, AR employs 31.5k people. The largest industries in Pine Bluff, AR are Manufacturing (5,407 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,170 people), and Retail Trade (3,299 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($55,964), Finance & Insurance ($52,188), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,610).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

31.5k
2021 Value
± 1,376
−0.686%
1 Year decline
± 6.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pine Bluff, AR declined at a rate of −0.686%, from 31.8k employees to 31.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pine Bluff, AR, are Production Occupations (3,482 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,305 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,293 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pine Bluff, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

31.5k
2021 Value
± 1,376
−0.686%
1 Year decline
± 6.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pine Bluff, AR declined at a rate of −0.686%, from 31.8k employees to 31.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pine Bluff, AR, are Manufacturing (5,407 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,170 people), and Retail Trade (3,299 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pine Bluff, AR, though some of these residents may live in Pine Bluff, 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

$38,919
Median earning men ± $1,328
$31,511
Median earning women ± $1,383

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,107), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,667), and Public Administration ($52,817).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,871), Public Administration ($39,973), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,743).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 777
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 397
    Retail Trade
  3. 381
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $829k
    Manufacturing
  2. $384k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $178k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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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
  1. $14.8B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $9.99B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. $11.3B
  2. $7.08B
  3. $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).

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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.

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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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.

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In 2021, universities in Pine Bluff, AR awarded 1,052 degrees. The student population of Pine Bluff, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,440 male students and 2,358 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff, 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 Pine Bluff, AR for a public four year colleges is $5,130 for in-state students and $11,640 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Pine Bluff, 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).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,798 students enrolled in Pine Bluff, 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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 36 degree-majors awarded
  2. 43 degree-majors awarded
  3. 39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pine Bluff, AR was General Studies with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pine Bluff, AR according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 575 degrees awarded
  2. 402 degrees awarded
  3. 28 degrees awarded

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

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 374 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pine Bluff, 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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Pine Bluff, AR was $91,800 in 2021, which is 0.375 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $85,700 to $91,800, a 7.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Pine Bluff, AR is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pine Bluff, AR have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pine Bluff, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pine Bluff, AR is $44,756. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Pine Bluff, AR was Benton County, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County, AR and Lonoke County, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $62,561.

Property

$91,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,728
$20,538
Median Property Taxes
±$914

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 Pine Bluff, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

67.2%
Homeownership
2021
62.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 67.2% of the housing units in Pine Bluff, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pine Bluff, AR was Benton County, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County, AR and Lonoke County, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $62,561.

The following map shows all of the counties in Pine Bluff, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$44,756
Median Household Income
± $1,573
30.6k
Number of Households
± 1,250

In 2021, the median household income of the 30.6k households in Pine Bluff, AR grew to $44,756 from the previous year's value of $41,856.

The following chart displays the households in Pine Bluff, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pine Bluff, AR is from Arkansas.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (87.7%)
  2. Carpooled (5.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.4%)

In 2021, 87.7% of workers in Pine Bluff, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.7%) and those who worked at home (4.4%).

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

22.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pine Bluff, AR have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Pine Bluff, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pine Bluff, AR (14.3k out of 78.1k 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 Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pine Bluff, 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.

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93.7% of the population of Pine Bluff, AR has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.37% 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.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

6.34%
Uninsured
39.8%
Employer Coverage
25.4%
Medicaid
14.3%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
1.37%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pine Bluff, AR grew by 9.55% from 5.79% to 6.34%.

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

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