White County, AR

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2023 Population

77,395

0.359% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.4

0.261% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.4%

2.12% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$53,435

4.48% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$159,600

5.91% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

32,515

0.787% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, White County, AR had a population of 77.4k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $53,435. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of White County, AR grew from 77,118 to 77,395, a 0.359% increase and its median household income grew from $51,144 to $53,435, a 4.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in White County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.29%), White (Hispanic) (2.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.38%).

None of the households in White 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.

98.6% of the residents in White County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in White County, AR are Harding University (107044) (1,211 degrees awarded in 2022), Arkansas State University-Beebe (966 degrees), and Searcy Beauty College (29 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in White County, AR was $159,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in White County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in White County, AR was 2 cars per household.

White County, AR borders Cleburne County, AR, Faulkner County, AR, Independence County, AR, Jackson County, AR, Lonoke County, AR, Prairie County, AR, and Woodruff County, AR.

United States Arkansas Searcy, AR

Population & Diversity

White County, AR is home to a population of 77.4k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.95% of White County, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.51k people).

In 2023, there were 19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.1k people) in White County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.48k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of White County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in White County, AR was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
66.1k ± 466
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.48k ± 529
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.32k ± 257

4.77%

Hispanic Population

3.69k people

4.77% of the people in White County, AR are hispanic (3.69k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in White 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
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

1.95%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.51k people

2.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.75k people

As of 2023, 1.95% of White County, AR residents (1.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in White County, AR was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,520 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
1,038 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
752 ± 261

White County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of White County, AR employs 32.5k people. The largest industries in White County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,735 people), Retail Trade (4,321 people), and Manufacturing (4,107 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($105,962), Utilities ($72,150), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,167).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

32.5k

2023 Value

± 1,609

0.787%

1 Year growth

± 6.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in White County, AR grew at a rate of 0.787%, from 32.3k employees to 32.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,323 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,927 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,832 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32.5k

2023 Value

± 1,609

0.787%

1 Year growth

± 6.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in White County, AR grew at a rate of 0.787%, from 32.3k employees to 32.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,735 people), Retail Trade (4,321 people), and Manufacturing (4,107 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White County, AR, though some of these residents may live in White County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,243

Median earning men ± $3,372

$28,021

Median earning women ± $2,050

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($82,554), Wholesale Trade ($65,607), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,026).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,246), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,698), and Public Administration ($39,382).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

126
Retail Trade
121
Other Services (except Public Administration)
108
Construction

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$232k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$117k
Transportation and Warehousing
$117k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in White County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 78.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.28%).

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

Donald J. Trump (78.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.28%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in White County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 78.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.28%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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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 Representative 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 2022, universities in White County, AR awarded 2,206 degrees. The student population of White County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,204 male students and 4,613 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in White County, AR are White (1,863 and 86.7%), followed by Black or African American (110 and 5.12%), Hispanic or Latino (86 and 4%), and Two or More Races (54 and 2.51%).

The largest universities in White County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Harding University (107044) (1,211 and 54.9%), Arkansas State University-Beebe (966 and 43.8%), and Searcy Beauty College (29 and 1.31%).

The most popular majors in White County, AR are General Studies (293 and 13.3%), Other Health Preparatory Programs (146 and 6.62%), and General Business Administration & Management (99 and 4.49%).

The median tuition cost in White County, AR for private four year colleges is $22,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in White County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 78.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,817 (41% men and 59% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,817 students enrolled in White County, AR, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,230 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
56 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in White County, AR was Elementary Education & Teaching with 56 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Harding University (107044)
1,211 degrees awarded
Arkansas State University-Beebe
966 degrees awarded
Searcy Beauty College
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Harding University (107044) with 1,211 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 818 men were awarded degrees from institutions in White County, AR, which is 0.589 times less than the 1,388 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,863 degrees mean that there were 16.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 110 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($648) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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 White County, AR was $159,600 in 2023, which is 0.526 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $150,700 to $159,600, a 5.91% increase. The homeownership rate in White County, AR is 68.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in White County, AR have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in White County, AR is $53,435. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in White County, AR was Census Tract 704.01 with a value of $71,004, followed by Census Tract 703 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $60,278 and $55,709.

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in White County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.06%.

Housing

Property

$159,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,489

$19,751

Median Property Taxes

±$1,060

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

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

Rent vs Own

68.2%

Homeownership

2023

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.2% of the housing units in White County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in White 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 704.01
Census Tract 703
Census Tract 702

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in White County, AR was Census Tract 704.01 with a value of $71,004, followed by Census Tract 703 and Census Tract 702, with respective values of $60,278 and $55,709.

The following map shows all of the tracts in White 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.

$53,435

Median Household Income

± $4,396

28.9k

Number of Households

± 1,417

In 2023, the median household income of the 28.9k households in White County, AR grew to $53,435 from the previous year's value of $51,144.

The following chart displays the households in White 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2023

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (9.51%)
Worked At Home (3.8%)

In 2023, 83.9% of workers in White County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.51%) and those who worked at home (3.8%).

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

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White County, AR have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in White County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in White 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 White County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in White County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in White County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.06%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White County, AR (12.2k out of 74.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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 2023, 20.6% of the children was living in poverty in White County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.6%.

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.

Health

90.3% of the population of White County, AR has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 25.3% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 2.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in White County, AR see 1514 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.94% decrease from the previous year (1544 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2860 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 498 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,514 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in White County, AR

Primary care physicians in White County, AR see an average of 1,514 patients per year. This represents a 1.94% decrease from the previous year (1,544 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.74%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

25.3%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

2.27%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in White County, AR grew by 1.34% from 9.61% to 9.74%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57.5 in White County, AR.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 38.1% in White County, AR.

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