Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR

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2024 Population

155,822

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.7

0.246% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.68%

1.95% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$76,804

2.57% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$209,800

5.11% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

68,657

1.02% 1-year growth

About

5.48% of the households in Saline, Grant & Perry 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.

97.8% of the residents in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was $209,800, and the homeownership rate was 78.7%.

Most people in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR borders Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR, West Central Arkansas PUMA, AR, Pulaski County (Outer)--North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, and Pulaski County (Central)--Little Rock City PUMA, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 156k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.59% of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (5.59k people).

In 2024, there were 9.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.67k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (6,630 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (280 households), and German (222 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,013

Women

50.6%

76,306

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 154,319 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.8% of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 612
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 399
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.67k ± 702

6.52%

Hispanic Population

10.2k people

6.52% of the people in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (10.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,933 ± 1,073 people
Panama
372 ± 473 people
Guatemala
341 ± 453 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 1,933 Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by Panama with 372 and Guatemala with 341.

Foreign-Born Population

3.59%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.59k people

3.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.02k people

As of 2024, 3.59% of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR residents (5.59k 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 Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was 3.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,630 households (4.5%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
280 households (0.19%)
German
222 households (0.151%)

5.48% of the households in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 4.5% of the households in Saline, Grant & Perry 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
3,451 ± 398
Gulf War (2001-)
2,313 ± 431
Gulf War (1990s)
1,765 ± 347

Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR.

Economy

The economy of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR employs 68.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR were Construction (5,149 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,030 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,016 people), and the highest paying industries were Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($173,921), Machine shops; turned product; screw, nut & bolt manufacturing ($156,316), and Offices of other health practitioners ($152,102).

Males in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,544. The income inequality in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.407, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,353

Women

48.6%

35,304

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR in 2023 was 68,657 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR.

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Occupations

68.7k

2023 Value

1.02%

1 Year growth

± 1.02%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 1.02%, from 68k employees to 68.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, are Registered nurses (3,734 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,192 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,749 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

68.7k

2023 Value

1.02%

1 Year growth

± 1.02%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 1.02%, from 68k employees to 68.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, are Construction (5,149 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,030 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,016 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,855

Median earning men ± $2,378

$42,750

Median earning women ± $1,402

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($76,750), Public Administration ($71,542), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,905).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($86,357), Information ($61,055), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,886).

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.6%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

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.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.983% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.596% 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 Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (42.4k), Some college (26k), and Bachelors Degree (21.3k).

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 Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was $209,800 in 2024, which is 0.631 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $199,600 to $209,800, a 5.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR is 78.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

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

Housing

Property

$209,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,042

$48,193

Median Property Taxes

±$1,791

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 Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.7%

Homeownership

2024

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.7% of the housing units in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$76,804

Median Household Income

± $2,287

61.3k

Number of Households

± 2,036

In 2024, the median household income of the 61.3k households in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR grew to $76,804 from the previous year's value of $74,878.

The following chart displays the households in Saline, Grant & Perry 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.

Wage Distribution

0.407

2023 Wage GINI in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR

0.407

2022 Wage GINI in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR

In 2023, the income inequality in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was 0.407 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.157% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Worked At Home (10.2%)
Carpooled (8.71%)

In 2024, 79.4% of workers in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.71%).

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

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saline, Grant & Perry 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 Saline, Grant & Perry 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 Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR (14.9k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR is White, followed by Hispanic 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

93.7% of the population of Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 2.12% 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, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,478 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.29%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

2.12%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saline, Grant & Perry Counties PUMA, AR grew by 3.66% from 6.06% to 6.29%.

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