Sebastian County, AR

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    2024 Population
    128,900
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16%
    1.85% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,790
    2.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $176,200
    6.14% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    58,034
    0.523% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Sebastian 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.

    95.1% of the residents in Sebastian County, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sebastian County, AR are University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (1,922 degrees awarded in 2024), Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (200 degrees), and Academy of Salon and Spa (57 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sebastian County, AR was $176,200, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

    Most people in Sebastian County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sebastian County, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Sebastian County, AR is home to a population of 129k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.95% of Sebastian County, AR residents were born outside of the country (11.5k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.3k people) in Sebastian County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.7k Other (Hispanic) and 8.35k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    95%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.1% of Sebastian County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sebastian County, AR was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sebastian County, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      85.3k ± 446
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      12.7k ± 1.04k
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      8.35k ± 812
    16%
    Hispanic Population
    20.6k people

    In 2024, there were 6.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.3k people) in Sebastian County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.7k Other (Hispanic) and 8.35k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16% of the people in Sebastian County, AR are hispanic (20.6k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County 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

    8.95%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    11.5k people
    8.55%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    11k people

    As of 2024, 8.95% of Sebastian County, AR residents (11.5k 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 Sebastian County, AR was 8.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,228 ± 438
    2. Vietnam
      1,835 ± 317
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,181 ± 288

    Sebastian County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.5% of the population of Sebastian County, AR has health coverage, with 39.4% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Sebastian County, AR see 764 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (764 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1265 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 255 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    764 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sebastian County, AR

    Primary care physicians in Sebastian County, AR see an average of 764 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (764 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    10.5%
    Uninsured
    39.4%
    Employer Coverage
    21%
    Medicaid
    12.5%
    Medicare
    14.1%
    Non-Group
    2.45%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sebastian County, AR grew by 0.11% from 10.5% to 10.5%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.63 in Sebastian County, AR.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 35.9% in Sebastian County, AR.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.4% in Sebastian County, AR.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sebastian County, AR employs 58k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sebastian County, AR were Manufacturing (10,527 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,945 people), and Retail Trade (6,536 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($68,942), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,348), and Transportation & Warehousing ($60,111).

    Employment

    Occupations

    58k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,028
    0.523%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.94%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sebastian County, AR grew at a rate of 0.523%, from 57.7k employees to 58k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sebastian County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,408 people), Production Occupations (6,151 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,585 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sebastian County, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    58k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,028
    0.523%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.94%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sebastian County, AR grew at a rate of 0.523%, from 57.7k employees to 58k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sebastian County, AR, are Manufacturing (10,527 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,945 people), and Retail Trade (6,536 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sebastian County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Sebastian County, 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

    $46,631
    Median earning men ± $2,644
    $34,236
    Median earning women ± $1,264

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,385), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,976), and Public Administration ($56,690).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($47,133), Information ($46,827), and Construction ($44,338).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 220
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. 209
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 209
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $819k
      Manufacturing
    2. $614k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $246k
      Retail Trade

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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%).

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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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Sebastian County, AR awarded 2,236 degrees. The student population of Sebastian County, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,660 male students and 3,853 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sebastian County, AR are White (1,259 and 56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (455 and 20.5%), Two or More Races (212 and 9.57%), and Asian (146 and 6.59%).

    The largest universities in Sebastian County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (1,922 and 86%), Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (200 and 8.94%), and Academy of Salon and Spa (57 and 2.55%).

    The most popular majors in Sebastian County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (309 and 13.8%), General Studies (295 and 13.2%), and Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (145 and 6.48%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,752 for in-state students and $9,600 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Sebastian County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,513 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 6,513 students enrolled in Sebastian County, AR, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,698 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      309 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      270 degrees awarded
    3. Pre-Engineering
      39 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sebastian County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 309 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sebastian County, AR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
      1,922 degrees awarded
    2. Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
      200 degrees awarded
    3. Academy of Salon and Spa
      57 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas-Fort Smith with 1,922 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,037 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sebastian County, AR, which is 0.865 times less than the 1,199 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,259 degrees mean that there were 2.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 455 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,752) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,582) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,368) 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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sebastian County, AR was $176,200 in 2024, which is 0.53 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $166,000 to $176,200, a 6.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Sebastian County, AR is 61.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sebastian County, AR have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sebastian County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sebastian County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.09%.

    Housing

    Property

    $176,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,621
    $32,034
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,443

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

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    Rent vs Own

    61.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.4% of the housing units in Sebastian County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sebastian County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $57,790
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,172
    52.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,927

    In 2024, the median household income of the 52.2k households in Sebastian County, AR grew to $57,790 from the previous year's value of $56,450.

    The following chart displays the households in Sebastian 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Sebastian County, 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 (78.9%)
    2. Carpooled (10.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.6%)

    In 2024, 78.9% of workers in Sebastian County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (7.6%).

    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

    19.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sebastian County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Sebastian County, 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 Sebastian County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sebastian County, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sebastian County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.09%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sebastian County, AR (20.3k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.7% of the children was living in poverty in Sebastian County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 12.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 636 in Sebastian County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.3% per 100,000 population.

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