St. Francis County, AR

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2020 Population

25,477

1.63% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.7

0.258% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

28.4%

14.2% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$36,053

1.99% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$65,200

0.929% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

8,791

2.92% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, St. Francis County, AR had a population of 25.5k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $36,053. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of St. Francis County, AR declined from 25,900 to 25,477, a −1.63% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,348 to $36,053, a 1.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis County, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (52.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.26%), Other (Hispanic) (2.04%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.37%).

None of the households in St. Francis 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.

96.8% of the residents in St. Francis County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Francis County, AR are East Arkansas Community College (464 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in St. Francis County, AR was $65,200, and the homeownership rate was 54.8%.

Most people in St. Francis County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Francis County, AR was 2 cars per household.

St. Francis County, AR borders Crittenden County, AR, Cross County, AR, Lee County, AR, Monroe County, AR, and Woodruff County, AR.

Population & Diversity

St. Francis County, AR is home to a population of 25.5k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.45% of St. Francis County, AR residents were born outside of the country (879 people).

In 2020, there were 1.34 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.4k people) in St. Francis County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10k White (Non-Hispanic) and 575 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.8% of St. Francis County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in St. Francis County, AR was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in St. Francis County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis County, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 193
White (Non-Hispanic)
10k ± 62
Two+ (Hispanic)
575 ± 355

5.32%

Hispanic Population

1.36k people

5.32% of the people in St. Francis County, AR are hispanic (1.36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Francis County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,610 ± 6,079 people
El Salvador
14,219 ± 2,921 people
India
8,923 ± 2,316 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,610 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 14,219 and India with 8,923.

Foreign-Born Population

3.45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

879 people

1.56%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

405 people

As of 2020, 3.45% of St. Francis County, AR residents (879 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in St. Francis County, AR was 1.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in St. Francis County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
478 ± 129
Gulf War (1990s)
155 ± 73
Gulf War (2001-)
148 ± 70

St. Francis County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Francis County, AR employs 8.79k people. The largest industries in St. Francis County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,239 people), Manufacturing (1,205 people), and Retail Trade (1,016 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($60,313), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,643), and Transportation & Warehousing ($46,375).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,744. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.79k

2020 Value

± 735

2.92%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in St. Francis County, AR grew at a rate of 2.92%, from 8.54k employees to 8.79k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Francis County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (947 people), Production Occupations (819 people), and Management Occupations (751 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Francis County, 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

8.79k

2020 Value

± 735

2.92%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in St. Francis County, AR grew at a rate of 2.92%, from 8.54k employees to 8.79k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Francis County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,239 people), Manufacturing (1,205 people), and Retail Trade (1,016 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Francis County, AR, though some of these residents may live in St. Francis County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,071

Median earning men ± $2,633

$23,642

Median earning women ± $2,193

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,854), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,866), and Public Administration ($46,788).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,589), Public Administration ($36,569), and Wholesale Trade ($31,776).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

154
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
128
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
117
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$88k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$78.1k
Manufacturing
$63.9k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% 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
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B 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 St. Francis County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (3.17%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.6%)
Republican Party
Other (3.17%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in St. Francis County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (3.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in St. Francis County, AR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators 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.

US Representatives 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 2020, universities in St. Francis County, AR awarded 464 degrees. The student population of St. Francis County, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 293 male students and 641 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Francis County, AR are White (255 and 55.4%), followed by Black or African American (188 and 40.9%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 2.39%), and Two or More Races (5 and 1.09%).

The largest universities in St. Francis County, AR by number of degrees awarded are East Arkansas Community College (464 and 100%).

The most popular majors in St. Francis County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (96 and 20.7%), General Studies (69 and 14.9%), and Diesel Mechanics Technology (39 and 8.41%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 934 students enrolled in St. Francis County, AR, 31.4% men and 68.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 504 records, of which 67.3% were women and 32.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
94 degree-majors awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
25 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in St. Francis County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in St. Francis County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

East Arkansas Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

464 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Arkansas Community College with 464 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 212 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Francis County, AR, which is 0.841 times less than the 252 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 255 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, 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

Public, 2-year ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($345) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,200) 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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (800k), Some college (553k), and Secondary Education (375k).

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 St. Francis County, AR was $65,200 in 2020, which is 0.284 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $64,600 to $65,200, a 0.929% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Francis County, AR is 54.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in St. Francis County, AR have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Francis County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Francis County, AR is $36,053. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in St. Francis County, AR was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $40,659, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $35,134 and $34,659.

In 2021, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.64%.

Housing

Property

$65,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,166

$5,105

Median Property Taxes

±$458

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

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

Rent vs Own

54.8%

Homeownership

2020

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 54.8% of the housing units in St. Francis County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9605
Census Tract 9606
Census Tract 9603

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Francis County, AR was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $40,659, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $35,134 and $34,659.

The following map shows all of the tracts in St. Francis County, 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.

$36,053

Median Household Income

± $3,541

9.31k

Number of Households

± 723

In 2020, the median household income of the 9.31k households in St. Francis County, AR grew to $36,053 from the previous year's value of $35,348.

The following chart displays the households in St. Francis 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Francis County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.101% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (8.83%)
Worked At Home (2.76%)

In 2020, 84.5% of workers in St. Francis County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.83%) and those who worked at home (2.76%).

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

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Francis County, AR have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.341% of the workforce in St. Francis County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 15.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.64%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

28.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Francis County, AR (6.29k out of 22.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Francis County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 42.3% of the children was living in poverty in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 777 in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 270 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.1% of the population of St. Francis County, AR has health coverage, with 29.5% on employee plans, 38.1% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 9.33% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arkansas was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in St. Francis County, AR see 2120 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year (2161 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2777 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 301 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,120 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Francis County, AR

Primary care physicians in St. Francis County, AR see an average of 2,120 patients per year. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year (2,161 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in St. Francis County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.91%

Uninsured

29.5%

Employer Coverage

38.1%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

9.33%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Francis County, AR grew by 15.6% from 8.57% to 9.91%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 132 in St. Francis County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in St. Francis County, AR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 48.2% in St. Francis County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in St. Francis County, AR.

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