Pulaski County, AR

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2021 Population

397,931

1.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

0.535% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.8%

0.413% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,235

4.35% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$166,300

3.29% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

187,423

1.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pulaski County, AR had a population of 398k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $55,235. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pulaski County, AR grew from 393,078 to 397,931, a 1.23% increase and its median household income grew from $52,930 to $55,235, a 4.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pulaski County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (51%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.42%).

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.

96.8% 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 (2,391 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (1,800 degrees), and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (106263) (950 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pulaski County, AR was $166,300, and the homeownership rate was 58.4%.

Most people in Pulaski County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 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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United States Arkansas Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Population & Diversity

Pulaski County, AR is home to a population of 398k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.28% of Pulaski County, AR residents were born outside of the country (21k people).

In 2021, there were 1.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (203k people) in Pulaski County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 148k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Pulaski County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, 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 ± 806
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
148k ± 1.03k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.5k ± 1.38k

6.29%

Hispanic Population

25k people

6.29% of the people in Pulaski County, AR are hispanic (25k 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
62,153 ± 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

5.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21k people

5.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.8k people

As of 2021, 5.28% of Pulaski County, AR residents (21k 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 Pulaski County, AR was 5.3%, 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
8,014 ± 724
Gulf War (2001-)
5,869 ± 640
Gulf War (1990s)
5,043 ± 607

Pulaski County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pulaski County, AR employs 187k people. The largest industries in Pulaski County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,340 people), Retail Trade (20,676 people), and Educational Services (16,714 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,750), Utilities ($75,268), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($68,401).

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

187k

2021 Value

± 4,083

1.87%

1 Year growth

± 3.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pulaski County, AR grew at a rate of 1.87%, from 184k employees to 187k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pulaski County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,097 people), Management Occupations (19,899 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,567 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

187k

2021 Value

± 4,083

1.87%

1 Year growth

± 3.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pulaski County, AR grew at a rate of 1.87%, from 184k employees to 187k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pulaski County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (34,340 people), Retail Trade (20,676 people), and Educational Services (16,714 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

$42,915

Median earning men ± $1,264

$35,471

Median earning women ± $1,104

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,845), Information ($63,986), and Public Administration ($58,451).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($52,083), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,770), and Public Administration ($44,316).

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

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 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 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.

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 Pulaski County, AR awarded 6,605 degrees. The student population of Pulaski County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,604 male students and 13,032 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pulaski County, AR are White (3,547 and 55.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,947 and 30.5%), Two or More Races (281 and 4.41%), and Hispanic or Latino (238 and 3.73%).

The largest universities in Pulaski County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2,391 and 36.2%), University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (1,800 and 27.3%), and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (106263) (950 and 14.4%).

The most popular majors in Pulaski County, AR are Registered Nursing (669 and 10.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (638 and 9.66%), and General Business Administration & Management (191 and 2.89%).

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 2021 in Pulaski County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,636 (33.6% men and 66.4% 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 2021 there were 19,636 students enrolled in Pulaski County, AR, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,824 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
115 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
108 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
323 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pulaski County, AR was General Business Administration & Management with 115 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
2,391 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
1,800 degrees awarded
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (106263)
950 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas at Little Rock with 2,391 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,022 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pulaski County, AR, which is 0.441 times less than the 4,583 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 3,547 degrees mean that there were 1.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,947 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,273) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,363) 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 Pulaski County, AR was $166,300 in 2021, which is 0.679 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,000 to $166,300, a 3.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Pulaski County, AR is 58.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pulaski County, AR have an average commute time of 20.2 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 $55,235. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pulaski County, AR was Census Tract 42.13 with a value of $186,389, followed by Census Tract 42.02 and Census Tract 42.19, with respective values of $113,173 and $109,514.

In 2022, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pulaski County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.339%.

Housing

Property

$166,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,515

$96,233

Median Property Taxes

±$2,582

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

58.4%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.4% of the housing units in Pulaski County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

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 42.02
Census Tract 42.19

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pulaski County, AR was Census Tract 42.13 with a value of $186,389, followed by Census Tract 42.02 and Census Tract 42.19, with respective values of $113,173 and $109,514.

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.

$55,235

Median Household Income

± $1,517

165k

Number of Households

± 3,734

In 2021, the median household income of the 165k households in Pulaski County, AR grew to $55,235 from the previous year's value of $52,930.

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

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 (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.38%)
Worked At Home (7.3%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Pulaski County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.38%) and those who worked at home (7.3%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pulaski County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% 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 2022, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pulaski County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.339%.

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 (62k out of 391k 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 Females 35 - 44.

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 2022, 22.5% of the children was living in poverty in Pulaski County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.4%.

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 1.06k in Pulaski County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, 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

91.5% of the population of Pulaski County, AR has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 3.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, AR see 829 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.956% decrease from the previous year (837 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1293 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 206 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

829 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pulaski County, AR

Primary care physicians in Pulaski County, AR see an average of 829 patients per year. This represents a 0.956% decrease from the previous year (837 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.51%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

3.06%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pulaski County, AR grew by 8.1% from 7.88% to 8.51%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72.5 in Pulaski County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pulaski 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 34.9% in Pulaski County, AR.

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

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