Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR

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2021 Population

140,319

1.92% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

17.2%

2.63% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,172

4.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$120,400

2.03% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,876

0.323% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR had a population of 140k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $46,172. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR declined from 143,063 to 140,319, a −1.92% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,339 to $46,172, a 4.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.2%), Other (Hispanic) (4.61%), White (Hispanic) (4.59%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.29%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%).

10.2% of the households in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, 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.

95.9% of the residents in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are Arkansas Tech University (3,675 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton (1,063 degrees), and University of the Ozarks (188 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was $120,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR borders Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Marion, Madison, Newton & Searcy Counties PUMA, AR, Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, Saline County PUMA, AR, Logan, Polk, Franklin, Sevier, Howard & Scott Counties PUMA, AR, and Garland, Hot Spring, Clark & Montgomery Counties PUMA, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 140k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.12% of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (8.59k people).

In 2021, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.47k Other (Hispanic) and 6.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (11,048 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (453 households), and Other Languages of Asia (263 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,149

Women

50%

70,199

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 140,348 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 181
Other (Hispanic)
6.47k ± 661
White (Hispanic)
6.44k ± 706

10.8%

Hispanic Population

15.1k people

10.8% of the people in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (15.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,938 ± 1,695 people
El Salvador
1,156 ± 831 people
Honduras
326 ± 443 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 4,938 Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 1,156 and Honduras with 326.

Foreign-Born Population

6.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.59k people

5.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.38k people

As of 2021, 6.12% of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR residents (8.59k 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 Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was 5.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,048 households (8.38%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
453 households (0.344%)
Other Languages of Asia
263 households (0.199%)

10.2% of the households in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 8.38% of the households in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,283 ± 320
Gulf War (2001-)
1,770 ± 315
Gulf War (1990s)
1,234 ± 237

Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR employs 55.9k people. The largest industries in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are Elementary & secondary schools (4,055 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,893 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (3,662 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($152,104), Labor unions ($109,402), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($106,687).

Males in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,926. The income inequality in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,710

Women

47.6%

29,347

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 was 56,057 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR.

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Occupations

55.9k

2021 Value

−0.323%

1 Year decline

± −0.323%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −0.323%, from 56.1k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,098 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,483 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,453 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, 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

55.9k

2021 Value

−0.323%

1 Year decline

± −0.323%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −0.323%, from 56.1k employees to 55.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,055 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,893 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (3,662 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,936

Median earning men ± $1,548

$24,834

Median earning women ± $1,176

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,270), Information ($56,685), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,690).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,212), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,678), and Public Administration ($31,406).

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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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 Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

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

Voting results are not available for Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas 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 Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR awarded 4,946 degrees. The student population of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,289 male students and 7,126 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are White (3,778 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (429 and 8.96%), Black or African American (238 and 4.97%), and Two or More Races (207 and 4.32%).

The largest universities in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas Tech University (3,675 and 74.3%), University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton (1,063 and 21.5%), and University of the Ozarks (188 and 3.8%).

The most popular majors in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are General Studies (748 and 15.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (350 and 7.08%), and Medical Administrative Assistant (324 and 6.55%).

The median tuition costs in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR are $24,950 for private four year colleges, and $5,736 and $11,472 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,415 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,415 students enrolled in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,030 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
111 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
133 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
122 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arkansas Tech University
3,675 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
1,063 degrees awarded
University of the Ozarks
188 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas Tech University with 3,675 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,975 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.665 times less than the 2,971 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 3,778 degrees mean that there were 8.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 429 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 ($24,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,164) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

Measure

In 2021, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.25% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (40.5k), Some college (25.5k), and Secondary Education (18.7k).

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, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was $120,400 in 2021, which is 0.492 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $118,000 to $120,400, a 2.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR is $46,172. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

Housing

Property

$120,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,945

$37,428

Median Property Taxes

±$1,326

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, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.8% of the housing units in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, 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.

$46,172

Median Household Income

± $1,265

52.9k

Number of Households

± 1,695

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.9k households in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR grew to $46,172 from the previous year's value of $44,339.

The following chart displays the households in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.43

2021 Wage GINI in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR

In 2021, the income inequality in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.73% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (5.13%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (5.13%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR (23.4k out of 136k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, 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.

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.

Health

92.3% of the population of Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 27.1% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1507 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2087 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 399 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1,507 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.69%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

27.1%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR grew by 11.1% from 6.92% to 7.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.