Clark County, AR

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2020 Population

22,341

0.201% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.6

3.26% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

20.9%

3.22% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$39,500

5.09% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$116,100

4.03% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

10,240

3.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Clark County, AR had a population of 22.3k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $39,500. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Clark County, AR declined from 22,386 to 22,341, a −0.201% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,620 to $39,500, a −5.09% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), Other (Hispanic) (2.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), and White (Hispanic) (1.77%).

None of the households in Clark 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.

98.4% of the residents in Clark County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clark County, AR are Henderson State University (786 degrees awarded in 2020) and Ouachita Baptist University (367 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Clark County, AR was $116,100, and the homeownership rate was 59%.

Most people in Clark County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Clark County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Clark County, AR borders Dallas County, AR, Hot Spring County, AR, Montgomery County, AR, Nevada County, AR, Ouachita County, AR, and Pike County, AR.

Population & Diversity

Clark County, AR is home to a population of 22.3k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.29% of Clark County, AR residents were born outside of the country (511 people).

In 2020, there were 2.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.2k people) in Clark County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 663 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.4% of Clark County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, AR was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.2k ± 14
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.4k ± 108
Other (Hispanic)
663 ± 157

4.83%

Hispanic Population

1.08k people

4.83% of the people in Clark County, AR are hispanic (1.08k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

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

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

511 people

2.77%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

620 people

As of 2020, 2.29% of Clark County, AR residents (511 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clark County, AR was 2.77%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
402 ± 126
Gulf War (1990s)
191 ± 103
Gulf War (2001-)
150 ± 85

Clark County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clark County, AR employs 10.2k people. The largest industries in Clark County, AR are Educational Services (1,560 people), Retail Trade (1,400 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,336 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($154,432), Utilities ($58,806), and Finance & Insurance ($52,917).

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

Employment

Occupations

10.2k

2020 Value

± 704

−3.17%

1 Year decline

± 9.62%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Clark County, AR declined at a rate of −3.17%, from 10.6k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,225 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,032 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (962 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clark County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.2k

2020 Value

± 704

−3.17%

1 Year decline

± 9.62%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Clark County, AR declined at a rate of −3.17%, from 10.6k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, AR, are Educational Services (1,560 people), Retail Trade (1,400 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,336 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clark County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Clark County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,837

Median earning men ± $3,540

$20,874

Median earning women ± $3,572

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($177,500), Public Administration ($49,868), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,375), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,250), and Public Administration ($35,727).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

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

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

215
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
158
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
107
Manufacturing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$201k
Manufacturing
$52.7k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$43.9k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Other (3.12%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.12%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clark County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Other (3.12%).

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

Senators Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

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

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

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Clark County, AR awarded 1,153 degrees. The student population of Clark County, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,992 male students and 2,875 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clark County, AR are White (859 and 75.7%), followed by Black or African American (164 and 14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (62 and 5.47%), and Two or More Races (33 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Clark County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Henderson State University (786 and 68.2%) and Ouachita Baptist University (367 and 31.8%).

The most popular majors in Clark County, AR are Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (98 and 8.5%), General Business (73 and 6.33%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (70 and 6.07%).

The median tuition costs in Clark County, AR are $28,480 for private four year colleges, and $5,760 and $7,680 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Clark County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,867 (40.9% men and 59.1% 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 2020 there were 4,867 students enrolled in Clark County, AR, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,426 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
51 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
70 degree-majors awarded
General Business
54 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clark County, AR was General Psychology with 51 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Henderson State University
786 degrees awarded
Ouachita Baptist University
367 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Henderson State University with 786 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 402 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clark County, AR, which is 0.535 times less than the 751 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 859 degrees mean that there were 5.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 164 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 ($28,480) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,632) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

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

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

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

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clark County, AR was $116,100 in 2020, which is 0.505 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $111,600 to $116,100, a 4.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Clark County, AR is 59%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Clark County, AR have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clark County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clark County, AR is $39,500. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clark County, AR was Census Tract 9536.02 with a value of $58,723, followed by Census Tract 9537 and Census Tract 9538, with respective values of $40,423 and $31,854.

In 2021, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.83%.

Housing

Property

$116,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$9,291

$4,920

Median Property Taxes

±$449

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

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

Rent vs Own

59%

Homeownership

2020

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 59% of the housing units in Clark County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clark 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 9536.02
Census Tract 9537
Census Tract 9538

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clark County, AR was Census Tract 9536.02 with a value of $58,723, followed by Census Tract 9537 and Census Tract 9538, with respective values of $40,423 and $31,854.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clark 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.

$39,500

Median Household Income

± $3,635

8.34k

Number of Households

± 631

In 2020, the median household income of the 8.34k households in Clark County, AR declined from $39,500 from the previous year's value of $41,620.

The following chart displays the households in Clark County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.101% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (12.9%)
Walked (5.34%)

In 2020, 76.9% of workers in Clark County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who walked to work (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.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clark County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Clark County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.83%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, AR (4.18k out of 19.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 23.1% of the children was living in poverty in Clark County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 329 in Clark County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 49.5 per 100,000 population.

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

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Health

91% of the population of Clark County, AR has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.39% 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 Clark County, AR see 2206 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.03% decrease from the previous year (2229 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2029 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 360 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

Y-Axis

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

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,206 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, AR

Primary care physicians in Clark County, AR see an average of 2,206 patients per year. This represents a 1.03% decrease from the previous year (2,229 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 29.5% between 18 and 34 years, 31.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.03%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, AR grew by 5.95% from 8.52% to 9.03%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.9 in Clark County, AR.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.4% in Clark County, AR.

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

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