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Arkansas Overview

Jun 15, 1836
INCORPORATED
53,178
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
52,030
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,149
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
650
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
2,753
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
55
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
58.0
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
72764
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Little Rock
LARGEST CITY
Pulaski County
LARGEST COUNTY
3,018,669
TOTAL POPULATION
1,491,622
MALE POPULATION
1,527,047
FEMALE POPULATION
97.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,868
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,437
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,335
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,633
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,398,233
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Arkansas Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Arkansas

The largest zip codes in Arkansas by population are 72764 (58,066), 72034 (48,286), 72701 (47,780), 72758 (46,731), and 71913 (46,227).
58,066 (1.92%)
48,286 (1.60%)
47,780 (1.58%)
46,731 (1.55%)
46,227 (1.53%)
44,822 (1.48%)
42,159 (1.40%)
40,282 (1.33%)
40,251 (1.33%)
39,284 (1.30%)
38,006 (1.26%)
36,148 (1.20%)
36,042 (1.19%)
35,324 (1.17%)
34,900 (1.16%)
34,805 (1.15%)
34,692 (1.15%)
32,815 (1.09%)
32,095 (1.06%)
30,604 (1.01%)
30,348 (1.01%)
30,023 (0.99%)
29,777 (0.99%)
29,571 (0.98%)
29,529 (0.98%)
29,287 (0.97%)
28,832 (0.96%)
28,615 (0.95%)
27,298 (0.90%)
26,604 (0.88%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Arkansas

The largest cities in Arkansas by population are Little Rock (202,218), Fayetteville (95,022), Fort Smith (89,315), Springdale (86,705), and Jonesboro (78,379).
202,218 (6.70%)
95,022 (3.15%)
89,315 (2.96%)
86,705 (2.87%)
78,379 (2.60%)
69,961 (2.32%)
65,159 (2.16%)
64,454 (2.14%)
54,513 (1.81%)
41,172 (1.36%)
38,025 (1.26%)
35,318 (1.17%)
32,715 (1.08%)
30,297 (1.00%)
29,690 (0.98%)
29,404 (0.97%)
29,332 (0.97%)
28,946 (0.96%)
26,543 (0.88%)
24,351 (0.81%)
23,398 (0.78%)
22,961 (0.76%)
20,750 (0.69%)
19,183 (0.64%)
18,655 (0.62%)
17,632 (0.58%)
17,606 (0.58%)
16,843 (0.56%)
13,635 (0.45%)
13,276 (0.44%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Arkansas

The largest counties in Arkansas by population are Pulaski County (398,322), Benton County (286,528), Washington County (247,331), Sebastian County (128,184), and Faulkner County (124,611).
398,322 (13.20%)
286,528 (9.49%)
247,331 (8.19%)
128,184 (4.25%)
124,611 (4.13%)
123,988 (4.11%)
111,038 (3.68%)
100,021 (3.31%)
77,118 (2.55%)
74,292 (2.46%)
66,934 (2.22%)
63,475 (2.10%)
60,593 (2.01%)
47,945 (1.59%)
45,954 (1.52%)
42,682 (1.41%)
41,801 (1.38%)
40,361 (1.34%)
38,815 (1.29%)
37,910 (1.26%)
37,662 (1.25%)
33,129 (1.10%)
28,362 (0.94%)
25,925 (0.86%)
24,948 (0.83%)
23,138 (0.77%)
22,997 (0.76%)
22,707 (0.75%)
22,606 (0.75%)
21,469 (0.71%)
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Race in Arkansas

The most populous races in Arkansas are White / Caucasian (2,193,348 | 72.7%), Black / African American (456,693 | 15.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (243,321 | 8.1%).
Race in Arkansas
Race# Population% Population
Asian47,4131.6%
Black / African American456,69315.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific11,1170.4%
Hispanic or Latino243,3218.1%
Native / Alaskan16,8400.6%
White / Caucasian2,193,34872.7%
Two or more Races203,4766.7%
Some other Race89,7823.0%
Total3,018,669100.0%

Ancestry in Arkansas

The most populous ancestries reported in Arkansas are English (305,393 | 10.1%), German (278,193 | 9.2%), Irish (278,093 | 9.2%), American (263,371 | 8.7%), and Mexican (171,568 | 5.7%), together accounting for 43.0% of all Arkansas residents.
Ancestry in Arkansas
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan570.0%
African25,4680.8%
Alaska Native360.0%
Alaskan Athabascan610.0%
Albanian1110.0%
Aleut2600.0%
Alsatian520.0%
American263,3718.7%
Apache9930.0%
Arab5,5530.2%
Arapaho40.0%
Argentinean5520.0%
Armenian4420.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1050.0%
Australian2790.0%
Austrian2,1660.1%
Bahamian990.0%
Bangladeshi2,1490.1%
Barbadian200.0%
Basque890.0%
Belgian9060.0%
Belizean1600.0%
Bermudan990.0%
Bhutanese3,9930.1%
Blackfeet2,5500.1%
Bolivian2000.0%
Brazilian1,1170.0%
British15,4200.5%
British West Indian530.0%
Bulgarian3520.0%
Burmese4,4490.2%
Cajun1,2470.0%
Cambodian1260.0%
Canadian2,0390.1%
Carpatho Rusyn120.0%
Celtic3870.0%
Central American39,8341.3%
Central American Indian1,3500.0%
Cherokee29,0911.0%
Cheyenne1050.0%
Chickasaw8860.0%
Chilean5620.0%
Chinese780.0%
Chippewa3410.0%
Choctaw6,5080.2%
Colombian1,2500.0%
Colville90.0%
Comanche3370.0%
Costa Rican6760.0%
Cree840.0%
Creek9440.0%
Croatian5490.0%
Crow640.0%
Cuban2,2340.1%
Czech6,0820.2%
Czechoslovakian1,5940.1%
Danish4,4690.2%
Delaware1410.0%
Dominican9620.0%
Dutch26,5390.9%
Dutch West Indian1,2380.0%
Eastern European3,0290.1%
Ecuadorian4480.0%
Egyptian6900.0%
English305,39310.1%
Estonian500.0%
Ethiopian910.0%
European44,6291.5%
Fijian8,8510.3%
Filipino2900.0%
Finnish1,7240.1%
French43,5611.4%
French American Indian1900.0%
French Canadian5,2590.2%
German278,1939.2%
German Russian650.0%
Ghanaian5080.0%
Greek2,9960.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro2300.0%
Guatemalan7,8270.3%
Guyanese710.0%
Haitian7370.0%
Honduran3,4190.1%
Hopi30.0%
Houma160.0%
Hungarian2,5270.1%
Icelander850.0%
Indian (Asian)8,0690.3%
Indonesian5450.0%
Inupiat910.0%
Iranian8200.0%
Iraqi2210.0%
Irish278,0939.2%
Iroquois4900.0%
Israeli3730.0%
Italian43,6691.5%
Jamaican8050.0%
Japanese5620.0%
Jordanian1060.0%
Kenyan1340.0%
Kiowa270.0%
Korean10,1650.3%
Laotian4530.0%
Latvian1090.0%
Lebanese1,4630.1%
Liberian1020.0%
Lithuanian1,5150.1%
Lumbee620.0%
Luxembourger640.0%
Macedonian320.0%
Malaysian6,7120.2%
Maltese770.0%
Marshallese1920.0%
Menominee280.0%
Mexican171,5685.7%
Mexican American Indian3,4050.1%
Mongolian1750.0%
Moroccan1670.0%
Native Hawaiian1,9760.1%
Navajo7860.0%
New Zealander1090.0%
Nicaraguan8390.0%
Nigerian1,0160.0%
Northern European3,0980.1%
Norwegian13,5820.4%
Okinawan1590.0%
Osage4230.0%
Ottawa820.0%
Paiute440.0%
Pakistani1,8120.1%
Palestinian3540.0%
Panamanian8070.0%
Pennsylvania German6220.0%
Peruvian9210.0%
Pima40.0%
Polish21,6370.7%
Portuguese2,9940.1%
Potawatomi6260.0%
Pueblo210.0%
Puerto Rican8,4650.3%
Romanian1,3810.1%
Russian4,1480.1%
Salvadoran26,0500.9%
Samoan1,1290.0%
Scandinavian5,8990.2%
Scotch-Irish29,2891.0%
Scottish50,9101.7%
Seminole2850.0%
Senegalese1660.0%
Serbian3030.0%
Shoshone540.0%
Sierra Leonean1390.0%
Sioux7920.0%
Slavic2100.0%
Slovak8570.0%
Slovene2090.0%
South African6290.0%
South American5,3550.2%
South American Indian590.0%
Spaniard3,2350.1%
Spanish3,2630.1%
Spanish American1400.0%
Spanish American Indian570.0%
Sri Lankan7,4420.3%
Subsaharan African29,2461.0%
Swedish12,4440.4%
Swiss4,6960.2%
Syrian6180.0%
Thai13,2740.4%
Tlingit-Haida270.0%
Tohono O'Odham950.0%
Tongan1970.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4170.0%
Turkish2290.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander430.0%
Ugandan70.0%
Ukrainian1,5810.1%
Uruguayan390.0%
Ute390.0%
Venezuelan1,1690.0%
Vietnamese5060.0%
Welsh13,9620.5%
West Indian9180.0%
Yakama100.0%
Yaqui2070.0%
Yugoslavian2590.0%
Yup'ik2390.0%
Zimbabwean440.0%
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Immigrants in Arkansas

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Arkansas came from Latin America (93,350 | 3.1%), Central America (86,008 | 2.9%), Mexico (61,075 | 2.0%), Asia (34,203 | 1.1%), and El Salvador (16,210 | 0.5%), together accounting for 9.6% of all Arkansas residents.
Immigrants in Arkansas
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan570.0%
Africa4,5370.2%
Albania610.0%
Argentina3990.0%
Asia34,2031.1%
Australia3710.0%
Austria790.0%
Bahamas2260.0%
Bangladesh6180.0%
Barbados340.0%
Belarus1080.0%
Belgium680.0%
Belize890.0%
Bolivia1490.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.0%
Brazil1,4470.1%
Bulgaria520.0%
Cambodia3380.0%
Cameroon2750.0%
Canada2,1740.1%
Caribbean2,5540.1%
Central America86,0082.9%
Chile1730.0%
China4,0260.1%
Colombia8890.0%
Congo850.0%
Costa Rica6640.0%
Croatia110.0%
Cuba4550.0%
Czechoslovakia1740.0%
Denmark1480.0%
Dominica3190.0%
Dominican Republic4030.0%
Eastern Africa9650.0%
Eastern Asia6,5170.2%
Eastern Europe2,1890.1%
Ecuador3320.0%
Egypt3290.0%
El Salvador16,2100.5%
England1,4340.1%
Ethiopia800.0%
Europe10,1660.3%
Fiji60.0%
France4690.0%
Germany2,7210.1%
Ghana4250.0%
Greece1000.0%
Grenada190.0%
Guatemala5,3760.2%
Guyana330.0%
Haiti4310.0%
Honduras1,6060.1%
Hong Kong840.0%
Hungary800.0%
India9,2780.3%
Indonesia4860.0%
Iran4870.0%
Iraq2500.0%
Ireland2390.0%
Israel1330.0%
Italy1570.0%
Jamaica2400.0%
Japan6030.0%
Jordan2710.0%
Kenya2670.0%
Korea1,8130.1%
Kuwait1330.0%
Laos3,3810.1%
Latin America93,3503.1%
Lebanon500.0%
Liberia1280.0%
Lithuania80.0%
Malaysia1140.0%
Mexico61,0752.0%
Micronesia900.0%
Middle Africa4620.0%
Moldova490.0%
Morocco840.0%
Nepal1950.0%
Netherlands2050.0%
Nicaragua4040.0%
Nigeria6270.0%
Northern Africa6290.0%
Northern Europe3,8420.1%
Norway790.0%
Oceania7,3410.2%
Pakistan1,2360.0%
Panama5630.0%
Peru4860.0%
Philippines4,1280.1%
Poland4510.0%
Portugal350.0%
Romania4030.0%
Russia3600.0%
Saudi Arabia1720.0%
Scotland4850.0%
Serbia520.0%
Sierra Leone530.0%
Singapore950.0%
South Africa8000.0%
South America4,7880.2%
South Central Asia11,9950.4%
South Eastern Asia13,9730.5%
Southern Europe5050.0%
Spain2130.0%
Sri Lanka1070.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines170.0%
Sweden1530.0%
Switzerland230.0%
Syria500.0%
Taiwan4390.0%
Thailand1,1360.0%
Trinidad and Tobago3330.0%
Turkey1810.0%
Uganda120.0%
Ukraine2070.0%
Uzbekistan100.0%
Venezuela7550.0%
Vietnam4,0280.1%
Western Africa1,3920.1%
Western Asia1,6840.1%
Western Europe3,5650.1%
Yemen3180.0%
Zaire1020.0%
Zimbabwe930.0%
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Sex and Age in Arkansas

Sex and Age in Arkansas

The most populous age groups in Arkansas are 15 to 19 Years (105,566 | 7.1%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (100,361 | 6.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Arkansas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93,300 (6.2%)88,024 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years99,103 (6.6%)94,710 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years103,236 (6.9%)97,304 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years105,566 (7.1%)100,361 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years105,296 (7.1%)99,922 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years98,660 (6.6%)96,918 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years97,133 (6.5%)96,868 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years96,217 (6.5%)96,806 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years93,628 (6.3%)91,694 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years90,051 (6.0%)90,098 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years89,940 (6.0%)90,227 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years96,562 (6.5%)97,083 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years91,415 (6.1%)99,113 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years78,587 (5.3%)88,810 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years63,968 (4.3%)72,635 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years43,755 (2.9%)53,976 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years25,188 (1.7%)35,425 (2.3%)
85 Years and over20,017 (1.3%)37,073 (2.4%)
Total1,491,622 (100.0%)1,527,047 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Arkansas

Median Family Size in Arkansas

The median family size in Arkansas is 3.11 persons per family, with single female/mother families (151,520 | 19.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (54,958 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Arkansas
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple556,967 (73.0%)3.10
Single Male/Father54,958 (7.2%)2.87
Single Female/Mother151,520 (19.9%)3.20
Total Families763,445 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Arkansas

The median household size in Arkansas is 2.51 persons per household, with single female/mother households (151,520 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.41 persons per household. non-family households (408,249 | 34.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Arkansas
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple556,967 (47.5%)3.13
Single Male/Father54,958 (4.7%)3.23
Single Female/Mother151,520 (12.9%)3.41
Non-family408,249 (34.8%)1.22
Total Households1,171,694 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Arkansas

Out of a total of 1,171,694 households in Arkansas, 763,445 (65.2%) are family households, while 408,249 (34.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 355,419, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 342,476.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Arkansas
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-342,476 (29.2%)
2-Person Households355,419 (30.3%)54,851 (4.7%)
3-Person Households172,182 (14.7%)7,444 (0.6%)
4-Person Households134,057 (11.4%)2,791 (0.2%)
5-Person Households64,189 (5.5%)440 (0.0%)
6-Person Households24,410 (2.1%)107 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households13,188 (1.1%)140 (0.0%)
Total763,445 (65.2%)408,249 (34.8%)

Female Fertility in Arkansas

Fertility by Age in Arkansas

Average fertility rate in Arkansas is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Arkansas
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,737 (4.7%)17.0
20 to 34 years30,022 (80.6%)102.0
35 to 50 years5,496 (14.7%)18.0
Total37,255 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arkansas

61.6% of women with births (37,255) in Arkansas are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 80.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 25.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arkansas
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years342 (19.7%)1,395 (80.3%)
20 to 34 years18,524 (61.7%)11,498 (38.3%)
35 to 50 years4,084 (74.3%)1,412 (25.7%)
Total22,949 (61.6%)14,306 (38.4%)

Fertility by Education in Arkansas

Average fertility rate in Arkansas is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Arkansas
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3,960 (10.6%)34.0
High School Diploma11,860 (31.8%)67.0
College or Associate's Degree12,523 (33.6%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree5,803 (15.6%)52.0
Graduate Degree3,109 (8.4%)55.0
Total37,255 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arkansas

38.4% of women with births in Arkansas are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 53.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arkansas
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,881 (47.5%)2,079 (52.5%)
High School Diploma5,574 (47.0%)6,286 (53.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7,301 (58.3%)5,222 (41.7%)
Bachelor's Degree5,252 (90.5%)551 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree2,929 (94.2%)180 (5.8%)
Total22,949 (61.6%)14,306 (38.4%)

Income in Arkansas

Income Overview in Arkansas

Per Capita Income in Arkansas is $31,868, while median incomes of families and households are $71,437 and $56,335 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,018,669$31,868
Median Family Income763,445$71,437
Mean Family Income763,445$95,550
Median Household Income1,171,694$56,335
Mean Household Income1,171,694$79,592
Income Deficit763,445$10,633
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,018,66925.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,018,66974.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,018,6690.48

Earnings by Sex in Arkansas

Average Earnings in Arkansas are $35,840, $41,445 for men and $30,687 for women, a difference of 26.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Arkansas
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male764,238 (52.4%)$41,445
Female694,682 (47.6%)$30,687
Total1,458,920 (100.0%)$35,840

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arkansas

The most common earnings brackets in Arkansas are $100,000+ for men (99,134 | 13.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (60,487 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arkansas
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less30,312 (4.0%)41,906 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99921,559 (2.8%)28,059 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49921,290 (2.8%)28,009 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99916,294 (2.1%)22,479 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49920,894 (2.7%)26,693 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99920,084 (2.6%)26,927 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49918,733 (2.5%)24,489 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99917,644 (2.3%)22,613 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49921,349 (2.8%)26,456 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99927,632 (3.6%)32,218 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99952,959 (6.9%)60,487 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99951,941 (6.8%)52,155 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99946,521 (6.1%)42,124 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99944,311 (5.8%)39,102 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99941,960 (5.5%)37,689 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99935,208 (4.6%)27,529 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99962,638 (8.2%)46,655 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99945,619 (6.0%)31,831 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99968,156 (8.9%)39,893 (5.7%)
$100,000+99,134 (13.0%)37,368 (5.4%)
Total764,238 (100.0%)694,682 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arkansas

Average earnings in Arkansas are $46,892 for men and $34,755 for women, a difference of 25.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,515, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,633. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,077, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,185.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arkansas
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,633$23,185
High School Diploma$39,803$27,664
College or Associate's Degree$46,465$32,247
Bachelor's Degree$67,911$46,770
Graduate Degree$85,515$62,077
Total$46,892$34,755

Family Income in Arkansas

Family Income Brackets in Arkansas

According to the Arkansas family income data, there are 141,237 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 19,850 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Arkansas
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00028,2473.7%
$10,000 to $14,99919,8502.6%
$15,000 to $24,99948,8606.4%
$25,000 to $34,99964,1298.4%
$35,000 to $49,99996,95812.7%
$50,000 to $74,999141,23718.5%
$75,000 to $99,999112,99014.8%
$100,000 to $149,999134,36617.6%
$150,000 to $199,99958,0227.6%
$200,000+58,7857.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arkansas

4-person families (126,829 | 16.6%) account for the highest median family income in Arkansas with $86,577 per family, while 2-person families (377,575 | 49.5%) have the highest median income of $32,277 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arkansas
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families377,575 (49.5%)$64,554
3-Person Families167,941 (22.0%)$73,585
4-Person Families126,829 (16.6%)$86,577
5-Person Families58,125 (7.6%)$81,139
6-Person Families21,708 (2.8%)$82,380
7+ Person Families11,267 (1.5%)$77,155
Total763,445 (100.0%)$71,437

Family Income by Number of Earners in Arkansas

The median family income in Arkansas is $71,437, with families comprising 3+ earners (60,905) having the highest median family income of $120,284, while families with no earners (139,080) have the lowest median family income of $38,800, accounting for 8.0% and 18.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Arkansas
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners139,080 (18.2%)$38,800
1 Earner263,666 (34.5%)$51,816
2 Earners299,794 (39.3%)$97,371
3+ Earners60,905 (8.0%)$120,284
Total763,445 (100.0%)$71,437

Household Income in Arkansas

Household Income Brackets in Arkansas

With 206,218 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Arkansas, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 62,100 households (5.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Arkansas
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00070,3026.0%
$10,000 to $14,99962,1005.3%
$15,000 to $24,999119,51310.2%
$25,000 to $34,999117,16910.0%
$35,000 to $49,999158,17913.5%
$50,000 to $74,999206,21817.6%
$75,000 to $99,999145,29012.4%
$100,000 to $149,999160,52213.7%
$150,000 to $199,99965,6155.6%
$200,000+65,6155.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Arkansas

The median household income in Arkansas is $56,335, with the highest median household income of $66,270 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 417,704 households (35.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,320, with 56,874 households (4.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Arkansas
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years56,874 (4.9%)$35,320
25 to 44 Years372,505 (31.8%)$63,883
45 to 64 Years417,704 (35.6%)$66,270
65+ Years324,611 (27.7%)$43,402
Total1,171,694 (100.0%)$56,335

Poverty in Arkansas

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arkansas

With 14.5% poverty level for males and 17.9% for females among the residents of Arkansas, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23,419 males (25.7%) and 35,668 females (28.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arkansas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23,419 (25.7%)24,000 (27.8%)
5 Years4,527 (23.4%)3,953 (23.4%)
6 to 11 Years26,258 (22.5%)25,002 (21.9%)
12 to 14 Years10,953 (17.5%)12,632 (22.0%)
15 Years3,735 (18.6%)3,132 (15.5%)
16 and 17 Years7,093 (17.2%)7,104 (18.2%)
18 to 24 Years26,036 (19.5%)35,668 (28.3%)
25 to 34 Years23,652 (12.5%)39,134 (20.3%)
35 to 44 Years20,771 (11.4%)29,449 (15.7%)
45 to 54 Years18,284 (10.5%)23,331 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years23,582 (12.8%)30,025 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years13,254 (9.5%)18,224 (11.4%)
75 Years and over7,030 (8.2%)15,481 (13.1%)
Total208,594 (14.5%)267,135 (17.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arkansas

According to the poverty statistics in Arkansas, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.8% of males and 88.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arkansas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67,896 (74.4%)62,348 (72.2%)
5 Years14,795 (76.6%)12,940 (76.6%)
6 to 11 Years90,379 (77.5%)89,050 (78.1%)
12 to 14 Years51,449 (82.5%)44,763 (78.0%)
15 Years16,370 (81.4%)17,066 (84.5%)
16 and 17 Years34,031 (82.8%)31,986 (81.8%)
18 to 24 Years107,516 (80.5%)90,251 (71.7%)
25 to 34 Years164,895 (87.5%)153,182 (79.6%)
35 to 44 Years161,228 (88.6%)157,988 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years156,510 (89.5%)156,151 (87.0%)
55 to 64 Years161,016 (87.2%)164,844 (84.6%)
65 to 74 Years126,652 (90.5%)141,268 (88.6%)
75 Years and over78,662 (91.8%)102,412 (86.9%)
Total1,231,399 (85.5%)1,224,249 (82.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arkansas

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Arkansas show that 5.9% or 33,052 of the total 556,967 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 27.4%, comprising of 1,193 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.2%, which includes 13,724 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arkansas
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children316,172 (95.8%)13,724 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children163,011 (93.7%)10,891 (6.3%)
3 or 4 Children41,569 (85.2%)7,244 (14.8%)
5 or more Children3,163 (72.6%)1,193 (27.4%)
Total523,915 (94.1%)33,052 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arkansas

According to the poverty data in Arkansas, 16.7% or 9,196 single-father households and 30.8% or 46,667 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 463 households (55.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,306 households (64.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arkansas
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,595 (10.8%)7,002 (13.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,090 (19.4%)26,769 (34.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,048 (26.6%)11,590 (60.6%)
5 or more Children463 (55.8%)1,306 (64.9%)
Total9,196 (16.7%)46,667 (30.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arkansas

The poverty data for Arkansas shows that 33,052 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 55,863 of the single-parent households (27.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,193 households (27.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,769 household (62.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arkansas
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13,724 (4.2%)9,597 (12.7%)
1 or 2 Children10,891 (6.3%)31,859 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children7,244 (14.8%)12,638 (54.8%)
5 or more Children1,193 (27.4%)1,769 (62.3%)
Total33,052 (5.9%)55,863 (27.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Arkansas

Employment by Class of Employer in Arkansas

Among the 1,304,084 employed individuals in Arkansas, private company employees (870,565 | 66.8%), not-for-profit organizations (98,586 | 7.6%), and state government employees (86,205 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Arkansas
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees870,56566.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)49,5773.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)81,9126.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations98,5867.6%
Local Government Employees80,5876.2%
State Government Employees86,2056.6%
Federal Government Employees34,0882.6%
Unpaid Family Workers2,5640.2%
Total1,304,084100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Arkansas

According to the labor force statistics for Arkansas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,402,462), 58.2% or 1,398,233 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 71,310 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 80.3% or 157,049 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.5% or 9,606 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Arkansas
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years58,220 (35.2%)9,606 (16.5%)
20 to 24 Years148,578 (72.4%)13,966 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years157,049 (80.3%)9,423 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years154,037 (79.4%)7,856 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years299,649 (79.2%)13,484 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years272,759 (75.7%)8,728 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years128,193 (66.2%)3,974 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years95,455 (50.1%)2,577 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years69,008 (22.7%)1,932 (2.8%)
75 Years and over14,434 (6.7%)375 (2.6%)
Total1,398,233 (58.2%)71,310 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arkansas

According to labor force statistics for Arkansas, 73.2% of individuals (1,107,086) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,512,413) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 46,498 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.7% or 331,771 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 7,051 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arkansas
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School88,137 (54.4%)12,961 (8.0%)
High School Diploma336,317 (67.0%)26,102 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree351,049 (76.1%)19,375 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher331,771 (85.7%)7,743 (2.0%)
Total1,107,086 (73.2%)63,521 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Arkansas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arkansas are Community & Social Service (137,363 | 10.4%), Management (126,746 | 9.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (94,714 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (85,534 | 6.5%), and Health Technologists (63,089 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Arkansas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arkansas, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.4%), Computers & Mathematics (75.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.2%), Education Instruction & Library (76.8%), and Health Technologists (76.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Arkansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Management75,766 (59.8%)50,980 (40.2%)
Business & Financial25,299 (43.6%)32,728 (56.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science40,662 (75.5%)13,202 (24.5%)
Computers & Mathematics21,558 (75.7%)6,915 (24.3%)
Architecture & Engineering14,155 (84.4%)2,613 (15.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4,949 (57.4%)3,674 (42.6%)
Community & Social Service 43,284 (31.5%)94,079 (68.5%)
Education, Arts & Media9,740 (40.6%)14,232 (59.4%)
Legal Services & Support4,866 (47.0%)5,493 (53.0%)
Education Instruction & Library19,844 (23.2%)65,690 (76.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment8,834 (50.5%)8,664 (49.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21,600 (22.8%)73,114 (77.2%)
Health Technologists14,672 (23.3%)48,417 (76.7%)
Total (Category)206,611 (43.9%)264,103 (56.1%)
Total (Overall)693,185 (52.5%)626,298 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Arkansas are Food Preparation & Serving (70,718 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (48,690 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (42,800 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (27,472 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (26,441 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Arkansas

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Arkansas, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.3%), Security & Protection (77.1%), and Law Enforcement (74.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.2%), Personal Care & Service (76.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Arkansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5,893 (13.8%)36,907 (86.2%)
Security & Protection20,399 (77.1%)6,042 (22.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention9,668 (80.3%)2,367 (19.7%)
Law Enforcement10,731 (74.5%)3,675 (25.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving28,845 (40.8%)41,873 (59.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29,304 (60.2%)19,386 (39.8%)
Personal Care & Service6,603 (24.0%)20,869 (76.0%)
Total (Category)91,044 (42.1%)125,077 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)693,185 (52.5%)626,298 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Arkansas are Office & Administration (142,340 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (129,579 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Arkansas

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Arkansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related63,350 (48.9%)66,229 (51.1%)
Office & Administration32,250 (22.7%)110,090 (77.3%)
Total (Category)95,600 (35.2%)176,319 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)693,185 (52.5%)626,298 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Arkansas are Construction & Extraction (70,910 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (50,099 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12,637 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Arkansas

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Arkansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10,351 (81.9%)2,286 (18.1%)
Construction & Extraction68,508 (96.6%)2,402 (3.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair48,342 (96.5%)1,757 (3.5%)
Total (Category)127,201 (95.2%)6,445 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)693,185 (52.5%)626,298 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Arkansas are Production (110,375 | 8.4%), Material Moving (61,655 | 4.7%), and Transportation (55,053 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Arkansas

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Arkansas
OccupationMaleFemale
Production78,064 (70.7%)32,311 (29.3%)
Transportation49,324 (89.6%)5,729 (10.4%)
Material Moving45,341 (73.5%)16,314 (26.5%)
Total (Category)172,729 (76.1%)54,354 (23.9%)
Total (Overall)693,185 (52.5%)626,298 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Arkansas

Employment Industries in Arkansas

The major employment industries in Arkansas include Health Care & Social Assistance (196,282 | 14.9%), Manufacturing (175,413 | 13.3%), Retail Trade (172,804 | 13.1%), Educational Services (121,482 | 9.2%), and Construction (94,175 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Arkansas

Employment Industries by Sex in Arkansas

The Arkansas industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (92.1%), Construction (91.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.2%), Educational Services (71.6%), and Finance & Insurance (64.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Arkansas
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23,685 (82.1%)5,167 (17.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4,575 (92.1%)392 (7.9%)
Construction86,175 (91.5%)8,000 (8.5%)
Manufacturing124,613 (71.0%)50,800 (29.0%)
Wholesale Trade21,317 (71.6%)8,447 (28.4%)
Retail Trade89,952 (52.0%)82,852 (47.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing50,985 (76.6%)15,557 (23.4%)
Utilities11,195 (79.3%)2,925 (20.7%)
Information9,749 (61.3%)6,152 (38.7%)
Finance & Insurance17,044 (35.4%)31,094 (64.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9,142 (50.1%)9,099 (49.9%)
Professional & Scientific30,153 (52.4%)27,334 (47.5%)
Enterprise Management1,260 (48.3%)1,350 (51.7%)
Administrative & Support27,820 (61.5%)17,437 (38.5%)
Educational Services34,449 (28.4%)87,033 (71.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance40,808 (20.8%)155,474 (79.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9,842 (57.5%)7,272 (42.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services37,668 (43.0%)49,933 (57.0%)
Public Administration30,392 (51.8%)28,240 (48.2%)
Total693,185 (52.5%)626,298 (47.5%)

Education in Arkansas

School Enrollment in Arkansas

The most common levels of schooling among the 713,057 students in Arkansas are middle school (156,210 | 21.9%), high school (155,613 | 21.8%), and elementary school (153,699 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Arkansas
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool44,7106.3%
Kindergarten37,2685.2%
Elementary School153,69921.5%
Middle School156,21021.9%
High School155,61321.8%
College / Undergraduate135,64119.0%
Graduate / Professional29,9164.2%
Total713,057100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arkansas

Out of a total of 713,057 students who are enrolled in schools in Arkansas, 89,132 (12.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 623,925 (87.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9,368 (28.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 106,286 (91.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arkansas
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds23,317 (71.3%)9,368 (28.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old159,026 (89.0%)19,706 (11.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds176,058 (90.7%)18,061 (9.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds106,286 (91.2%)10,220 (8.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds48,000 (84.2%)9,007 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds57,014 (83.1%)11,570 (16.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds29,067 (83.0%)5,965 (17.0%)
35 Years and over24,836 (81.7%)5,556 (18.3%)
Total623,925 (87.5%)89,132 (12.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arkansas

Business (109,099 | 20.3%), education (90,330 | 16.9%), science & technology (64,136 | 12.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (41,559 | 7.7%), and arts & humanities (34,249 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 536,159 individuals in Arkansas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arkansas
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics21,6444.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural41,5597.7%
Physical & Health Sciences17,3663.2%
Psychology22,3804.2%
Social Sciences28,3545.3%
Engineering25,0804.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,0620.8%
Science & Technology64,13612.0%
Business109,09920.3%
Education90,33016.9%
Literature & Languages17,6433.3%
Liberal Arts & History26,2754.9%
Visual & Performing Arts16,4773.1%
Communications17,5053.3%
Arts & Humanities34,2496.4%
Total536,159100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Arkansas

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arkansas

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Arkansas are males with 2 vehicles (293,787, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (249,975, making up 48.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arkansas
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle14,248 (2.1%)13,146 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle115,689 (17.0%)137,659 (22.5%)
2 Vehicles293,787 (43.0%)249,975 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles162,340 (23.8%)135,171 (22.1%)
4 Vehicles66,404 (9.7%)53,186 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles30,241 (4.4%)22,130 (3.6%)
Total682,709 (100.0%)611,267 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Arkansas

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Arkansas are 15 to 19 minutes (212,178 commuters, 17.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (208,810 commuters, 17.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (166,379 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Arkansas
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes56,8964.7%
5 to 9 Minutes162,00113.3%
10 to 14 Minutes208,81017.2%
15 to 19 Minutes212,17817.4%
20 to 24 Minutes166,37913.7%
25 to 29 Minutes72,1235.9%
30 to 34 Minutes141,40811.6%
35 to 39 Minutes30,4122.5%
40 to 44 Minutes31,2062.6%
45 to 59 Minutes69,0865.7%
60 to 89 Minutes43,5063.6%
90 or more Minutes22,0881.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Arkansas

The most common commute times in Arkansas are 15 to 19 minutes (109,261 commuters, 16.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (103,475 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Arkansas
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes28,476 (4.4%)28,420 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes78,574 (12.2%)83,427 (14.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes105,335 (16.3%)103,475 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes109,261 (16.9%)102,917 (18.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes87,211 (13.5%)79,168 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes38,360 (5.9%)33,763 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes80,291 (12.4%)61,117 (10.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes16,869 (2.6%)13,543 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes17,299 (2.7%)13,907 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes40,552 (6.3%)28,534 (5.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes28,030 (4.3%)15,476 (2.7%)
90 or more Minutes15,535 (2.4%)6,553 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arkansas

The most frequent times of departure to work in Arkansas are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (100,868, 15.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (110,193, 19.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arkansas
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM46,550 (7.2%)22,072 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM32,274 (5.0%)15,086 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM41,284 (6.4%)22,097 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71,852 (11.1%)40,383 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM77,963 (12.1%)57,984 (10.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM100,868 (15.6%)110,193 (19.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM73,718 (11.4%)101,838 (17.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM54,093 (8.4%)54,544 (9.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM18,799 (2.9%)22,888 (4.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM24,335 (3.8%)28,971 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10,809 (1.7%)14,857 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6,432 (1.0%)6,817 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM41,630 (6.5%)36,064 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM45,186 (7.0%)36,506 (6.4%)
Total645,793 (100.0%)570,300 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Arkansas

Occupancy by Ownership in Arkansas

Of the total 1,171,694 dwellings in Arkansas, owner-occupied units account for 775,956 (66.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 395,738 (33.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Arkansas
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units775,95666.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units395,73833.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,171,694100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Arkansas

Occupancy by Household Size in Arkansas
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household342,47629.2%
2-Person Household410,27035.0%
3-Person Household179,62615.3%
4+ Person Household239,32220.4%
Total Housing Units1,171,694100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arkansas

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arkansas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household187,641 (54.8%)154,835 (45.2%)
2-Person Household303,206 (73.9%)107,064 (26.1%)
3-Person Household121,698 (67.7%)57,928 (32.3%)
4+ Person Household163,411 (68.3%)75,911 (31.7%)
Total Housing Units775,956 (66.2%)395,738 (33.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arkansas

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arkansas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School69,609 (56.9%)52,719 (43.1%)
High School Diploma230,133 (63.1%)134,279 (36.8%)
College/Associate Degree238,530 (64.1%)133,792 (35.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher237,684 (76.0%)74,948 (24.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arkansas

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arkansas
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years235,51620.1%
35 to 44 Years193,86316.6%
45 to 54 Years194,66116.6%
55 to 64 Years223,04319.0%
65 to 74 Years186,26815.9%
75 to 84 Years102,2298.7%
85 Years and Over36,1143.1%
Total1,171,694100.0%

Housing Finances in Arkansas

Median Income by Occupancy in Arkansas

Median Income by Occupancy in Arkansas
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied775,956 (66.2%)$70,507
Renter-Occupied395,738 (33.8%)$36,358
Average1,171,694 (100.0%)$56,335

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arkansas

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arkansas
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017,731 (2.3%)26,917 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99910,423 (1.3%)15,703 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99924,711 (3.2%)37,581 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99929,416 (3.8%)28,108 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99932,252 (4.2%)29,529 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99963,242 (8.2%)53,627 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99994,530 (12.2%)63,888 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999138,463 (17.8%)67,721 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999110,684 (14.3%)34,893 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999134,846 (17.4%)25,741 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more119,658 (15.4%)12,030 (3.0%)
Total775,956 (100.0%)395,738 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arkansas

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arkansas
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30093,933 (12.1%)16,115 (4.1%)
$300 to $499159,288 (20.5%)26,640 (6.7%)
$500 to $799139,656 (18.0%)106,339 (26.9%)
$800 to $99980,101 (10.3%)87,021 (22.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499157,912 (20.3%)97,552 (24.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99976,768 (9.9%)18,952 (4.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49933,851 (4.4%)4,266 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99916,235 (2.1%)1,426 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more18,212 (2.4%)2,088 (0.5%)
Total775,956 (100.0%)395,738 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Arkansas

Housing Structures in Arkansas

Housing Structures in Arkansas
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached836,26871.4%
Single Unit, Attached21,9721.9%
2 Unit Apartments35,9003.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments38,9703.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments38,8603.3%
10 or more Apartments78,4566.7%
Mobile Home / Other121,26810.3%
Total1,171,694100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arkansas

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arkansas
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached676,773 (80.9%)159,495 (19.1%)
Single Unit, Attached7,539 (34.3%)14,433 (65.7%)
2 Unit Apartments1,363 (3.8%)34,537 (96.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,516 (3.9%)37,454 (96.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments944 (2.4%)37,916 (97.6%)
10 or more Apartments1,578 (2.0%)76,878 (98.0%)
Mobile Home / Other86,243 (71.1%)35,025 (28.9%)
Total775,956 (66.2%)395,738 (33.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arkansas

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arkansas
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3,204 (0.4%)15,980 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms19,584 (2.5%)82,503 (20.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms248,327 (32.0%)199,197 (50.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms312,588 (40.3%)79,202 (20.0%)
8 or more Rooms192,253 (24.8%)18,856 (4.8%)
Total775,956 (100.0%)395,738 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arkansas

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arkansas
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas321,999 (41.5%)114,960 (29.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas61,107 (7.9%)14,965 (3.8%)
Electricity358,012 (46.1%)256,795 (64.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene749 (0.1%)374 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke32 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels32,219 (4.2%)5,820 (1.5%)
No Fuel Used1,838 (0.2%)2,824 (0.7%)
Total775,956 (100.0%)395,738 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Arkansas

Household Vehicle Usage in Arkansas
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle18,633 (2.4%)51,855 (13.1%)
1 Vehicle189,768 (24.5%)190,912 (48.2%)
2 Vehicles332,590 (42.9%)112,974 (28.5%)
3 or more Vehicles234,965 (30.3%)39,997 (10.1%)
Total775,956 (100.0%)395,738 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Arkansas

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Arkansas

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units360,075415,881
Median Property Value$132,500$181,600
Median Household Income$52,672$84,783
Monthly Housing Costs$406$17,744
Real Estate Taxes$748$22,758

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arkansas

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arkansas
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00067,289 (18.7%)20,487 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99974,434 (20.7%)60,665 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999165,453 (46.0%)246,748 (59.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99934,922 (9.7%)63,196 (15.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99910,144 (2.8%)15,587 (3.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,356 (0.9%)5,564 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more4,477 (1.2%)3,634 (0.9%)
Total360,075 (100.0%)415,881 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arkansas

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arkansas
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019,850 (5.5%)3,777 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99960,618 (16.8%)8,304 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99940,992 (11.4%)25,761 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99950,371 (14.0%)22,250 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99966,255 (18.4%)44,159 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99943,338 (12.0%)72,208 (17.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99943,776 (12.2%)67,346 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more34,875 (9.7%)91,070 (21.9%)
Total360,075 (100.0%)415,881 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arkansas

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arkansas
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x152,562 (42.4%)86,985 (20.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x60,413 (16.8%)194,376 (46.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x38,341 (10.6%)98,184 (23.6%)
4.0x or more103,576 (28.8%)46,931 (11.3%)
Total360,075 (100.0%)415,881 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arkansas

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arkansas
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800168,266 (46.7%)1,768 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49973,764 (20.5%)141,068 (33.9%)
$800 to $1,49977,926 (21.6%)114,553 (27.5%)
Total360,075 (100.0%)415,881 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Arkansas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arkansas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arkansas
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years207,868 (95.2%)10,458 (4.8%)
6 to 18 Years492,125 (94.4%)29,400 (5.6%)
19 to 25 Years235,185 (84.3%)43,892 (15.7%)
26 to 34 Years286,106 (83.8%)55,222 (16.2%)
35 to 44 Years316,613 (86.1%)51,146 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years312,439 (88.3%)41,534 (11.7%)
55 to 64 Years351,555 (92.7%)27,746 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years297,836 (99.5%)1,562 (0.5%)
75 Years and older202,854 (99.6%)731 (0.4%)
Total2,702,581 (91.2%)261,691 (8.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arkansas

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arkansas
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born207,868 (95.2%)10,458 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen492,125 (94.4%)29,400 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen235,185 (84.3%)43,892 (15.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arkansas

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arkansas
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000401,315 (89.4%)47,649 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999540,612 (88.1%)73,325 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999481,092 (89.2%)58,206 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999382,012 (91.6%)34,788 (8.4%)
$100,000 and over865,493 (95.0%)45,758 (5.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arkansas

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arkansas
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6125,015 (57.3%)91,832 (42.1%)
6 to 18 Years255,748 (49.0%)257,795 (49.4%)
19 to 25 Years63,347 (22.7%)180,012 (64.5%)
25 to 34 Years85,144 (24.9%)213,524 (62.6%)
35 to 44 Years81,187 (22.1%)249,738 (67.9%)
45 to 54 Years80,851 (22.8%)248,039 (70.1%)
55 to 64 Years123,676 (32.6%)255,790 (67.4%)
65 to 74 Years288,908 (96.5%)157,633 (52.6%)
75 Years and over201,869 (99.2%)114,671 (56.3%)
Total1,305,745 (44.1%)1,769,034 (59.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arkansas

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arkansas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years834 (0.9%)1,070 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years25,502 (9.7%)15,480 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years33,720 (10.2%)29,678 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years103,789 (19.2%)107,866 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years50,135 (35.8%)47,070 (29.5%)
75 Years and over46,284 (54.0%)61,851 (52.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Arkansas

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Arkansas: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years660 (0.7%)377 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,431 (0.9%)1,570 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,970 (1.5%)3,124 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years29,959 (5.6%)15,923 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years25,845 (18.5%)11,805 (7.4%)
75 Years and over27,852 (32.5%)22,849 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Arkansas: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years264 (0.3%)764 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years4,035 (1.5%)3,032 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years5,683 (1.7%)6,264 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years20,568 (3.8%)23,000 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years8,916 (6.4%)8,790 (5.5%)
75 Years and over9,208 (10.7%)13,274 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Arkansas: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21,015 (8.0%)11,427 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years21,809 (6.6%)18,432 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years39,178 (7.3%)43,457 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years11,310 (8.1%)10,321 (6.5%)
75 Years and over11,356 (13.3%)18,223 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Arkansas: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,975 (0.7%)1,603 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years6,983 (2.1%)6,719 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years56,223 (10.4%)67,608 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years28,216 (20.2%)34,369 (21.5%)
75 Years and over27,386 (32.0%)45,485 (38.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Arkansas: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,475 (1.7%)2,106 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years4,444 (1.3%)3,782 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years18,627 (3.5%)20,016 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years8,881 (6.4%)9,295 (5.8%)
75 Years and over9,605 (11.2%)17,680 (15.0%)

Technology Access in Arkansas

Computing Device Access in Arkansas

Computing Device Access in Arkansas
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop813,44969.4%
Smartphone1,006,26185.9%
Tablet647,81255.3%
No Computing Device101,4808.7%
Total1,171,694100.0%

Internet Access in Arkansas

Internet Access in Arkansas
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,5840.2%
Broadband Home706,83860.3%
Cellular Data Only188,60116.1%
Satellite Internet98,5268.4%
No Internet203,42217.4%
Total1,171,694100.0%

Arkansas Summary

Arkansas is a state located in the Southern United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Arkansas is the 33rd largest state by area and the 25th most populous state in the United States. The capital and most populous city is Little Rock, located in the central portion of the state.

History

The area now known as Arkansas was first inhabited by Native Americans, including the Caddo, Osage, and Quapaw tribes. The first Europeans to explore the area were the Spanish in the 16th century. The region was later claimed by the French, who established the Arkansas Post in 1686. The area was ceded to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15, 1836. During the Civil War, Arkansas was a Confederate state, and was the site of several battles. After the war, the state was readmitted to the Union in 1868.

Geography

Arkansas is located in the south-central region of the United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. The state has a total area of 53,179 square miles, making it the 33rd largest state in the country.
The landscape of Arkansas is diverse, with the Ozark Mountains in the northwest and the Ouachita Mountains in the south. The state also has several rivers, including the Arkansas River, the White River, and the Red River.

Economy

Arkansas’s economy is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing. The state’s major agricultural products include rice, soybeans, cotton, and poultry. The state is also a major producer of timber, and is home to several large paper mills.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the state’s economy. Major industries include food processing, automotive parts, chemicals, and steel. Arkansas is also home to several large companies, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Arkansas had a population of 2,915,918. The state is racially diverse, with the largest racial group being white (78.3%), followed by black (15.4%), Hispanic (6.0%), and Asian (1.3%).
The median household income in Arkansas is $41,371, and the median age is 37.7. The state’s largest cities are Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Jonesboro.
Arkansas is also home to several major universities, including the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University, and the University of Central Arkansas. The state is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Arkansas Razorbacks (NCAA Division I) and the Arkansas Travelers (Minor League Baseball).

Common Questions

When was Arkansas Incorporated?
Arkansas was Incorporated into the Union on Jun 15, 1836.
What is the Total Area of Arkansas?
Total Area of Arkansas is 53,178 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Arkansas?
Total Land Area of Arkansas is 52,030 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Arkansas?
Total Water Area of Arkansas is 1,149 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Arkansas?
Average Elevation in Arkansas is 650 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Arkansas?
Highest Elevation in Arkansas is 2,753 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Arkansas?
Lowest Elevation in Arkansas is 55 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Arkansas?
Population Density in Arkansas is 58.0 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Arkansas?
Total Population of Arkansas is 3,018,669.
What is the Total Male Population of Arkansas?
Total Male Population of Arkansas is 1,491,622.
What is the Total Female Population of Arkansas?
Total Female Population of Arkansas is 1,527,047.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Arkansas?
There are 97.68 Males per 100 Females in Arkansas.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Arkansas?
There are 102.37 Females per 100 Males in Arkansas.
What is the Median Population Age in Arkansas?
Median Population Age in Arkansas is 38.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Arkansas
Average Family Size in Arkansas is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Arkansas
Average Household Size in Arkansas is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Arkansas?
Per Capita income in Arkansas is $31,868.
What is the Median Family Income in Arkansas?
Median Family Income in Arkansas is $71,437.
What is the Median Household income in Arkansas?
Median Household Income in Arkansas is $56,335.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Arkansas?
Income or Wage Gap in Arkansas is 26.0%.
Women in Arkansas earn 74.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Arkansas?
Family Income Deficit in Arkansas is $10,633.
Families that are below poverty line in Arkansas earn $10,633 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Arkansas?
Inequality or Gini Index in Arkansas is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Arkansas?
There are 1,398,233 People in the Labor Forcein in Arkansas.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Arkansas?
58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Arkansas.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Arkansas?
Unemployment Rate in Arkansas is 5.1%.