Phillips County, AR

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2021 Population

16,923

6.77% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.3

0.506% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

33.3%

6.34% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$32,235

4.42% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$73,400

9.16% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

5,525

12.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Phillips County, AR had a population of 16.9k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $32,235. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Phillips County, AR declined from 18,151 to 16,923, a −6.77% decrease and its median household income declined from $33,724 to $32,235, a −4.42% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phillips County, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.715%), White (Hispanic) (0.662%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.615%).

None of the households in Phillips 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.

100% of the residents in Phillips County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phillips County, AR are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (453 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Phillips County, AR was $73,400, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%.

Most people in Phillips County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Phillips County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Phillips County, AR borders Arkansas County, AR, Desha County, AR, Lee County, AR, Monroe County, AR, Bolivar County, MS, Coahoma County, MS, and Tunica County, MS.

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Population & Diversity

Phillips County, AR is home to a population of 16.9k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.42% of Phillips County, AR residents were born outside of the country (71 people).

In 2021, there were 1.86 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.7k people) in Phillips County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.76k White (Non-Hispanic) and 121 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Phillips County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Phillips County, AR was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phillips County, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.7k ± 74
White (Non-Hispanic)
5.76k ± 50
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
121 ± 89.3

2.02%

Hispanic Population

342 people

2.02% of the people in Phillips County, AR are hispanic (342 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Phillips 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
62,153 ± 6,057 people
El Salvador
16,156 ± 3,112 people
India
9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

Foreign-Born Population

0.42%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

71 people

0.512%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

93 people

As of 2021, 0.42% of Phillips County, AR residents (71 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phillips County, AR was 0.512%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
334 ± 128
Gulf War (1990s)
56 ± 42
Gulf War (2001-)
47 ± 41

Phillips County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Phillips County, AR employs 5.53k people. The largest industries in Phillips County, AR are Retail Trade (935 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (908 people), and Manufacturing (715 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($202,604), Utilities ($61,130), and Wholesale Trade ($59,914).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.53k

2021 Value

± 576

−12.3%

1 Year decline

± 16.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Phillips County, AR declined at a rate of −12.3%, from 6.3k employees to 5.53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phillips County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (717 people), Sales & Related Occupations (632 people), and Management Occupations (486 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phillips County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

5.53k

2021 Value

± 576

−12.3%

1 Year decline

± 16.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Phillips County, AR declined at a rate of −12.3%, from 6.3k employees to 5.53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phillips County, AR, are Retail Trade (935 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (908 people), and Manufacturing (715 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phillips County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Phillips County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,448

Median earning men ± $3,956

$28,649

Median earning women ± $4,571

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,239), Wholesale Trade ($59,914), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,004), Manufacturing ($40,578), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,838).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

153
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
94
Retail Trade
89
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

$132k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$33.5k
Manufacturing
$31.3k
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 Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% 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
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B 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 Phillips County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Other (3%).

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

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Other (3%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Phillips County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Other (3%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

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

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Phillips County, AR awarded 453 degrees. The student population of Phillips County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 474 male students and 815 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phillips County, AR are White (220 and 48.6%), followed by Black or African American (205 and 45.3%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 3.53%), and Two or More Races (7 and 1.55%).

The largest universities in Phillips County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (453 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Phillips County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (94 and 20.8%), Welding Technology (69 and 15.2%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (29 and 6.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,289 students enrolled in Phillips County, AR, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 610 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
51 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
17 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Phillips County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 51 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

453 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas with 453 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 216 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phillips County, AR, which is 0.911 times less than the 237 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 220 degrees mean that there were 1.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 205 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

Public, 2-year ($2,580) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($830) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

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 Phillips County, AR was $73,400 in 2021, which is 0.3 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $80,800 to $73,400, a 9.16% decrease. The homeownership rate in Phillips County, AR is 52.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Phillips County, AR have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phillips County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Phillips County, AR is $32,235. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Phillips County, AR was Census Tract 4806 with a value of $36,801, followed by Census Tract 4801 and Census Tract 4803, with respective values of $36,461 and $27,737.

In 2022, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Phillips County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.37%.

Housing

Property

$73,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,449

$3,322

Median Property Taxes

±$386

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

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

Rent vs Own

52.6%

Homeownership

2021

57.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.6% of the housing units in Phillips County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Phillips 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 4806
Census Tract 4801
Census Tract 4803

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Phillips County, AR was Census Tract 4806 with a value of $36,801, followed by Census Tract 4801 and Census Tract 4803, with respective values of $36,461 and $27,737.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Phillips 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.

$32,235

Median Household Income

± $5,634

6.32k

Number of Households

± 574

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.32k households in Phillips County, AR declined from $32,235 from the previous year's value of $33,724.

The following chart displays the households in Phillips 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 Phillips County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (85.7%)
Carpooled (8.36%)
Worked At Home (2.51%)

In 2021, 85.7% of workers in Phillips County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.36%) and those who worked at home (2.51%).

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

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phillips County, AR have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Phillips County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Phillips County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.37%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

33.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phillips County, AR (5.6k out of 16.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phillips County, AR is Black, followed by White 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 2022, 37% of the children was living in poverty in Phillips County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 17.3%.

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 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 1.19k in Phillips County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 73.6 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

92.7% of the population of Phillips County, AR has health coverage, with 24.9% on employee plans, 42.5% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Phillips County, AR see 1617 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year (1803 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2883 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1331 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,617 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Phillips County, AR

Primary care physicians in Phillips County, AR see an average of 1,617 patients per year. This represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year (1,803 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.3%

Uninsured

24.9%

Employer Coverage

42.5%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.85%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phillips County, AR declined by 3.28% from 7.54% to 7.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 108 in Phillips County, AR.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 45.2% in Phillips County, AR.

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

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