Pulaski County, AR

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2020 Population

393,078

0.0282% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.4

0.538% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.8%

6.29% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,930

2.28% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$161,000

2.42% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

183,975

0.123% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Pulaski County, AR had a population of 393k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $52,930. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pulaski County, AR grew from 392,967 to 393,078, a 0.0282% increase and its median household income grew from $51,749 to $52,930, a 2.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pulaski County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.22%).

None of the households in Pulaski 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.

96.7% of the residents in Pulaski County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pulaski County, AR are University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2,397 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (1,656 degrees), and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (875 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Pulaski County, AR was $161,000, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

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

Pulaski County, AR borders Faulkner County, AR, Grant County, AR, Jefferson County, AR, Lonoke County, AR, Perry County, AR, and Saline County, AR.

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Population & Diversity

Pulaski County, AR is home to a population of 393k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.3% of Pulaski County, AR residents were born outside of the country (20.8k people).

In 2020, there were 1.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (203k people) in Pulaski County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 145k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

96.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.7% of Pulaski County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pulaski County, AR was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pulaski County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
203k ± 575
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
145k ± 1.01k
White (Hispanic)
11.8k ± 1.02k

6.16%

Hispanic Population

24.2k people

6.16% of the people in Pulaski County, AR are hispanic (24.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pulaski 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

5.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.8k people

5.45%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

As of 2020, 5.3% of Pulaski County, AR residents (20.8k 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 Pulaski County, AR was 5.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,439 ± 650
Gulf War (2001-)
5,839 ± 627
Gulf War (1990s)
5,120 ± 671

Pulaski County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pulaski County, AR employs 184k people. The largest industries in Pulaski County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,604 people), Retail Trade (20,637 people), and Educational Services (15,803 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,167), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,672), and Utilities ($65,546).

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

184k

2020 Value

± 4,081

−0.123%

1 Year decline

± 2.92%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pulaski County, AR declined at a rate of −0.123%, from 184k employees to 184k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pulaski County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,022 people), Management Occupations (19,737 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,449 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pulaski 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

184k

2020 Value

± 4,081

−0.123%

1 Year decline

± 2.92%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pulaski County, AR declined at a rate of −0.123%, from 184k employees to 184k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pulaski County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,604 people), Retail Trade (20,637 people), and Educational Services (15,803 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pulaski County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Pulaski County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,249

Median earning men ± $934

$33,911

Median earning women ± $971

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,746), Public Administration ($54,548), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,759).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,250), Construction ($49,397), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,967).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

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

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,657
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,715
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
2,942
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

$5.25M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.26M
Manufacturing
$3.2M
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 Pulaski County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (1.56%).

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. (60%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (1.56%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pulaski County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (1.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, AR awarded 6,347 degrees. The student population of Pulaski County, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,215 male students and 13,713 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pulaski County, AR are White (3,439 and 56.4%), followed by Black or African American (1,867 and 30.6%), Two or More Races (316 and 5.18%), and Hispanic or Latino (253 and 4.15%).

The largest universities in Pulaski County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2,397 and 37.8%), University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (1,656 and 26.1%), and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (875 and 13.8%).

The most popular majors in Pulaski County, AR are Registered Nursing (732 and 11.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (680 and 10.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (200 and 3.15%).

The median tuition costs in Pulaski County, AR are $10,282 for private four year colleges, and $6,495 and $14,448 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 Pulaski County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 20,928 (34.5% men and 65.5% 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 20,928 students enrolled in Pulaski County, AR, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,440 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
118 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
102 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
307 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pulaski County, AR was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 118 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2,397 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
1,656 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
875 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas at Little Rock with 2,397 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,065 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pulaski County, AR, which is 0.482 times less than the 4,282 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 3,439 degrees mean that there were 1.84 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,867 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,273) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,513) 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 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 Pulaski County, AR was $161,000 in 2020, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $157,200 to $161,000, a 2.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Pulaski County, AR is 58.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

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

Median household income in Pulaski County, AR is $52,930. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pulaski County, AR was Census Tract 42.13 with a value of $211,477, followed by Census Tract 42.19 and Census Tract 42.02, with respective values of $112,861 and $105,938.

In 2021, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pulaski County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.122%.

Housing

Property

$161,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,498

$93,882

Median Property Taxes

±$2,442

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

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

Rent vs Own

58.1%

Homeownership

2020

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58.1% of the housing units in Pulaski County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pulaski 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 42.13
Census Tract 42.19
Census Tract 42.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pulaski County, AR was Census Tract 42.13 with a value of $211,477, followed by Census Tract 42.19 and Census Tract 42.02, with respective values of $112,861 and $105,938.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pulaski 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.

$52,930

Median Household Income

± $1,369

162k

Number of Households

± 3,523

In 2020, the median household income of the 162k households in Pulaski County, AR grew to $52,930 from the previous year's value of $51,749.

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

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pulaski 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 (81.8%)
Carpooled (9.24%)
Worked At Home (5.23%)

In 2020, 81.8% of workers in Pulaski County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.24%) and those who worked at home (5.23%).

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 Pulaski County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Pulaski County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pulaski County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.122%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pulaski County, AR (60.9k out of 386k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pulaski 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 2021, 19.9% of the children was living in poverty in Pulaski County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8%.

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 1.06k in Pulaski County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 69.2 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

92.1% of the population of Pulaski County, AR has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 3.14% 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 Pulaski County, AR see 837 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.22% decrease from the previous year (856 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1289 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 223 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% 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

837 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pulaski County, AR

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, AR see an average of 837 patients per year. This represents a 2.22% decrease from the previous year (856 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pulaski 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 24.8% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.88%

Uninsured

41.7%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

3.14%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pulaski County, AR declined by 0.355% from 7.9% to 7.88%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pulaski 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 72.4 in Pulaski County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pulaski 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 33.9% in Pulaski County, AR.

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

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