Benton County, AR

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2019 Population
279,141
2.4% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2019 Median Age
35.7
0.563% 1-year increase
2019 Poverty Rate
9.44%
4.75% 1-year decrease
2019 Median Household Income
$69,130
2.93% 1-year growth
2019 Median Property Value
$206,300
4.88% 1-year growth
2019 Employed Population
135,458
0.796% 1-year decline
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In 2019, Benton County, AR had a population of 279k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $69,130. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Benton County, AR grew from 272,608 to 279,141, a 2.4% increase and its median household income grew from $67,164 to $69,130, a 2.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Benton County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.6%), White (Hispanic) (14.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.8%). 0% of the households in Benton County, AR speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

92.4% of the residents in Benton County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Benton County, AR are NorthWest Arkansas Community College (1,733 degrees awarded in 2020), John Brown University (569 degrees), and Academy of Professional Cosmetology (54 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Benton County, AR was $206,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%. Most people in Benton County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Benton County, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Benton County, AR is home to a population of 279k people, from which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 11% of Benton County, AR residents were born outside of the country (30.8k people).

In 2019, there were 4.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (203k people) in Benton County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.9k White (Hispanic) and 10.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Benton County, AR
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    203k ± 206
  2. White (Hispanic)
    40.9k ± 1.84k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    10.7k ± 1.36k
17.1%
Hispanic Population
47.6k people

In 2019, there were 4.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (203k people) in Benton County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.9k White (Hispanic) and 10.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

17.1% of the people in Benton County, AR are hispanic (47.6k people).

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

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
30.8k people
10.8%
2018 Foreign-Born Population
29.4k people

As of 2019, 11% of Benton County, AR residents (30.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Benton County, AR was 10.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Age by Nativity

35
Median Native-Born Age
± 0.5
40
Median Foreign-Born Age
± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Benton County, AR was 35.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Benton County, AR are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Benton County, AR residents was 36.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    63,715 ± 6,131 people
  2. El Salvador
    16,368 ± 3,133 people
  3. India
    11,149 ± 2,588 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 63,715 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,368 and India with 11,149.

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Citizenship

92.4%
2019 Citizenship
92.1%
2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 92.4% of Benton County, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Benton County, AR was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    5,083 ± 976
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,794 ± 1,059
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,773 ± 624

Benton County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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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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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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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Community Mobility

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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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Economy

Median household income in Benton County, AR is $69,130. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Benton County, AR was Census Tract 213.06 with a value of $160,857, followed by Census Tract 213.08 and Census Tract 206.06, with respective values of $138,480 and $125,958.

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,470. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Benton County, AR employs 135k people. The largest industries in Benton County, AR are Retail Trade (29,347 people), Manufacturing (17,139 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (14,158 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,921), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,533), and Wholesale Trade ($61,073).

Wages

Median Household Income

$69,130
2019 value
± $3,740
2.93%
1 Year Growth
± 8.26%

Households in Benton County, AR have a median annual income of $69,130, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $67,164 in 2018, which represents a 2.93% annual growth.

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Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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$57,356
Average Male Salary in Arkansas
± $1,988
$42,470
Average Female Salary in Arkansas
± $1,371

In 2019, full-time male employees in Arkansas made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Arkansas by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Arkansas
  1. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
    $66,531 ± $51,831
  2. Asian
    $57,646 ± $8,149
  3. White
    $46,868 ± $1,329

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Arkansas workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Arkansas.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Benton County, AR is from Arkansas.
0.45
2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.452
2018 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2019, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.417% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 213.06
  2. Census Tract 213.08
  3. Census Tract 206.06

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Benton County, AR was Census Tract 213.06 with a value of $160,857, followed by Census Tract 213.08 and Census Tract 206.06, with respective values of $138,480 and $125,958.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Benton County, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34
Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Benton County, AR (24.8k out of 262k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty
  1. White
    21,258 ± 1,130
  2. Hispanic
    6,501 ± 609
  3. Two Or More
    938 ± 205

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

135k
2019 Value
± 6,438
−0.796%
1 Year decline
± 6.55%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Benton County, AR declined at a rate of −0.796%, from 137k employees to 135k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Benton County, AR, are Sales & Related Occupations (18,690 people), Management Occupations (16,762 people), and Production Occupations (12,875 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Benton County, AR.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Benton County, AR, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (18,690 people), Management Occupations (16,762 people), and Production Occupations (12,875 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Benton County, AR has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.76 times higher than expected), Sales & Related Occupations (1.41 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.33 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Benton County, AR, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($93,552), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($81,978), and Management Occupations ($77,249).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

135k
2019 Value
± 6,438
−0.796%
1 Year decline
± 6.55%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Benton County, AR declined at a rate of −0.796%, from 137k employees to 135k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Benton County, AR, are Retail Trade (29,347 people), Manufacturing (17,139 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (14,158 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Benton County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Benton County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Benton County, AR, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (29,347 people), Manufacturing (17,139 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (14,158 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Benton County, AR has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.69 times higher than expected), Retail Trade (2 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.71 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Benton County, AR, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,921), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,533), and Wholesale Trade ($61,073).

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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
  1. Mixed freight
    $14.2B
  2. Meat/seafood
    $13.7B
  3. Coal-n.e.c.
    $9.55B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. Texas
    $11.8B
  2. Mississippi
    $6.92B
  3. 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).

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Benton County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%). The most partisan county was Searcy County, AR with 83.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

2020 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (61.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.2%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jo Jorgensen (1.64%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Benton County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 61.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

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Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump
Popular Vote for Benton County, AR
61.7% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in Arkansas
  1. Searcy County, AR
    83.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  2. Scott County, AR
    83.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. Pike County, AR
    82.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arkansas was Searcy County, AR with 83.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arkansas colored by their party leaning.

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US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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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.

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Education

In 2020, universities in Benton County, AR awarded 2,423 degrees. The student population of Benton County, AR is skewed towards women, with 4,048 male students and 6,052 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Benton County, AR are White (1,607 and 68.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (438 and 18.7%), Two or More Races (99 and 4.22%), and Black or African American (72 and 3.07%).

The largest universities in Benton County, AR by number of degrees awarded are NorthWest Arkansas Community College (1,733 and 71.5%), John Brown University (569 and 23.5%), and Academy of Professional Cosmetology (54 and 2.23%).

The most popular majors in Benton County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (731 and 30.2%), General Health Services (299 and 12.3%), and General Business Administration & Management (170 and 7.02%).

The median tuition cost in Benton County, AR for private four year colleges is $21,024.

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    67 degree-majorss awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    570 degree-majorss awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    118 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Benton County, AR was Registered Nursing with 67 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. NorthWest Arkansas Community College
    1,733 degrees awarded
  2. John Brown University
    569 degrees awarded
  3. Academy of Professional Cosmetology
    54 degrees awarded
$21,024
Median Private

In 2020, the Benton County, AR institution with the largest number of graduating students was NorthWest Arkansas Community College with 1,733 degrees awarded.

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Student Sex for Common Institutions

841
Degrees Awarded to Men
1,582
Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 841 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Benton County, AR, which is 0.532 times less than the 1,582 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Benton County, AR by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity
  1. White
    1,607 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    438 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    99 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Benton County, AR was White students. These 1,607 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 438 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Benton County, AR was $206,300 in 2019, which is 0.858 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $196,700 to $206,300, a 4.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Benton County, AR is 67.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Benton County, AR have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Benton County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$206,300
2019 Median
± $9,258
$196,700
2018 Median
± $10,431

In 2019, the median property value in Benton County, AR grew to to $206,300 from the previous year's value of $196,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Benton County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County, AR the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$69,130
Median Household Income
± $3,740
101k
Number of Households
± 5,172

In 2019, the median household income of the 101k households in Benton County, AR grew to $69,130 from the previous year's value of $67,164.

The following chart displays the households in Benton County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499
Average Range

This chart shows the households in Benton County, AR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

67.9%
2019 Homeownership
67.2%
2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.9% of the housing units in Benton County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Benton County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

19.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Benton County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 0.663% of the workforce in Benton County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019
  1. Drove Alone (83%)
  2. Carpooled (9.75%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.34%)

In 2019, 83% of workers in Benton County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.75%) and those who worked at home (5.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Health

90.1% of the population of Benton County, AR has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 9.89% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.24% 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 Benton County, AR see 1662 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.484% increase from the previous year (1654 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2470 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jackson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (28.8%). Additionally, St. Francis County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,662 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Benton County, AR

Primary care physicians in Benton County, AR see an average of 1,662 patients per year. This represents a 0.484% increase from the previous year (1,654 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.
State with the Highest Prevalence
  1. West Virginia
    8.26% of the population affected
  2. Arkansas
    8.13% of the population affected
  3. New Hampshire
    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.
Most prevalent states
  1. Mississippi
    19.2% of adults
  2. Texas
    17.9% of adults
  3. Louisiana
    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,408
Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arkansas
$3,906
Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care
$6,108
Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care
$9,479
Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arkansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.91%, from $6,929 to $7,408.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

9.95%
Uninsured
53.9%
Employer Coverage
14.6%
Medicaid
9.89%
Medicare
10.4%
Non-Group
1.24%
Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Benton County, AR grew by 22.4% from 8.13% to 9.95%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.
Most at risk counties
  1. Jackson County
    28.8% prevalence
  2. Woodruff County
    27.1% prevalence
  3. Hempstead County
    21.2% prevalence

Jackson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Arkansas, at 28.8%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Arkansas by county over multiple years.

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