Pope County, AR

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2020 Population

63,926

0.259% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

35.6

0.85% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.9%

15.8% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,004

5.85% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$129,000

2.06% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

26,827

0.273% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Pope County, AR had a population of 63.9k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $46,004. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pope County, AR grew from 63,761 to 63,926, a 0.259% increase and its median household income grew from $43,462 to $46,004, a 5.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pope County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), Other (Hispanic) (2.61%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%).

None of the households in Pope County, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Pope County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pope County, AR are Arkansas Tech University (4,072 degrees awarded in 2020), River Valley School of Massage (12 degrees), and Arkansas Beauty College (9 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Pope County, AR was $129,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Pope County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pope County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Pope County, AR borders Conway County, AR, Johnson County, AR, Logan County, AR, Newton County, AR, Searcy County, AR, Van Buren County, AR, and Yell County, AR.

Population & Diversity

Pope County, AR is home to a population of 63.9k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.43% of Pope County, AR residents were born outside of the country (3.47k people).

In 2020, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.5k people) in Pope County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.64k White (Hispanic) and 1.83k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

95.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.2% of Pope County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pope County, AR was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pope County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.5k ± 124
White (Hispanic)
3.64k ± 520
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.83k ± 355

9.2%

Hispanic Population

5.88k people

9.2% of the people in Pope County, AR are hispanic (5.88k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pope 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

5.43%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.47k people

5.42%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.46k people

As of 2020, 5.43% of Pope County, AR residents (3.47k 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 Pope County, AR was 5.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,195 ± 207
Gulf War (2001-)
749 ± 225
Gulf War (1990s)
603 ± 141

Pope County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pope County, AR employs 26.8k people. The largest industries in Pope County, AR are Manufacturing (4,048 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,364 people), and Retail Trade (3,179 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,324), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,328).

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

26.8k

2020 Value

± 1,339

0.273%

1 Year growth

± 6.88%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pope County, AR grew at a rate of 0.273%, from 26.8k employees to 26.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pope County, AR, are Production Occupations (3,004 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,863 people), and Management Occupations (2,512 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pope 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

26.8k

2020 Value

± 1,339

0.273%

1 Year growth

± 6.88%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pope County, AR grew at a rate of 0.273%, from 26.8k employees to 26.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pope County, AR, are Manufacturing (4,048 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,364 people), and Retail Trade (3,179 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pope County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Pope County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,302

Median earning men ± $3,685

$23,469

Median earning women ± $1,671

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,365), Information ($60,417), and Wholesale Trade ($50,781).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($50,870), Public Administration ($38,211), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($32,159).

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

612
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
390
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
351
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$648k
Manufacturing
$187k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$147k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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 Pope County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 74% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.6%), followed by Other (1.39%).

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 (74%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.6%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.39%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pope County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 74% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.6%), followed by Other (1.39%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pope 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 Pope County, AR awarded 4,093 degrees. The student population of Pope County, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 4,648 male students and 6,228 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pope County, AR are White (3,214 and 81.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (306 and 7.72%), Black or African American (208 and 5.25%), and Two or More Races (122 and 3.08%).

The largest universities in Pope County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas Tech University (4,072 and 99.5%), River Valley School of Massage (12 and 0.293%), and Arkansas Beauty College (9 and 0.22%).

The most popular majors in Pope County, AR are General Studies (879 and 21.5%), Medical Administrative Assistant (363 and 8.87%), and Registered Nursing (149 and 3.64%).

The median tuition cost in Pope County, AR for a public four year colleges is $5,568 for in-state students and $11,136 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Pope County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 10,876 (42.7% men and 57.3% 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 10,876 students enrolled in Pope County, AR, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,225 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
107 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
142 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
129 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pope County, AR was General Business Administration & Management with 107 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arkansas Tech University
4,072 degrees awarded
River Valley School of Massage
12 degrees awarded
Arkansas Beauty College
9 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas Tech University with 4,072 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,541 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pope County, AR, which is 0.604 times less than the 2,552 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 3,214 degrees mean that there were 10.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 306 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

Public, 4-year or above ($5,568) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) 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 Pope County, AR was $129,000 in 2020, which is 0.561 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $126,400 to $129,000, a 2.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Pope County, AR is 72.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Pope County, AR have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pope County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pope County, AR is $46,004. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pope County, AR was Census Tract 9515.01 with a value of $72,500, followed by Census Tract 9508 and Census Tract 9511, with respective values of $56,139 and $46,825.

In 2021, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pope County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.2%.

Housing

Property

$129,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,260

$16,554

Median Property Taxes

±$998

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2020

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.4% of the housing units in Pope County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pope 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 9515.01
Census Tract 9508
Census Tract 9511

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pope County, AR was Census Tract 9515.01 with a value of $72,500, followed by Census Tract 9508 and Census Tract 9511, with respective values of $56,139 and $46,825.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pope 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.

$46,004

Median Household Income

± $2,798

22.6k

Number of Households

± 1,000

In 2020, the median household income of the 22.6k households in Pope County, AR grew to $46,004 from the previous year's value of $43,462.

The following chart displays the households in Pope 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pope 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 (82.8%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (2.89%)

In 2020, 82.8% of workers in Pope County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (2.89%).

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

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pope County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in Pope County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pope County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.2%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pope County, AR (9.6k out of 60.5k 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 Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pope 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 19.9% of the children was living in poverty in Pope County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 5.5%.

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 372 in Pope County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 99.2 per 100,000 population.

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

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Health

90.9% of the population of Pope County, AR has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.21% 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 Pope County, AR see 1600 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.76% increase from the previous year (1557 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2136 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 439 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% 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

1,600 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pope County, AR

Primary care physicians in Pope County, AR see an average of 1,600 patients per year. This represents a 2.76% increase from the previous year (1,557 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pope 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 25.1% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.09%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pope County, AR declined by 14.5% from 10.6% to 9.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pope 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 44.8 in Pope County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pope 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 34.7% in Pope County, AR.

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

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