Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR

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2021 Population

188,457

1.27% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.2

0.261% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.6%

3.04% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$50,828

5.37% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$134,700

5.98% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

77,494

2.68% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR had a population of 188k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $50,828. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR declined from 190,889 to 188,457, a −1.27% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,236 to $50,828, a 5.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.2%), Other (Hispanic) (7.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.54%), and White (Hispanic) (3.52%).

12.7% of the households in Sebastian & Crawford 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.

96% of the residents in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR are University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (1,394 degrees awarded in 2021), Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (175 degrees), and Academy of Salon and Spa (40 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was $134,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.7%.

Most people in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR borders Washington County PUMA, AR, Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Marion, Madison, Newton & Searcy Counties PUMA, AR, Logan, Polk, Franklin, Sevier, Howard & Scott Counties PUMA, AR, Cherokee, Sequoyah & Adair Counties PUMA, OK, and Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 188k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.3% of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (13.8k people).

In 2021, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.6k Other (Hispanic) and 9.42k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (16,512 households), Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (2,290 households), and Vietnamese (1,434 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

95,705

Women

50.8%

92,806

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 188,511 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Sebastian & Crawford 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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
138k ± 211
Other (Hispanic)
13.6k ± 1.14k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.42k ± 702

12.7%

Hispanic Population

23.9k people

12.7% of the people in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (23.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,502 ± 1,794 people
El Salvador
2,641 ± 1,253 people
Laos
1,272 ± 873 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 5,502 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 2,641 and Laos with 1,272.

Foreign-Born Population

7.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

7.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

As of 2021, 7.3% of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR residents (13.8k 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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was 7.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,512 households (9.36%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
2,290 households (1.3%)
Vietnamese
1,434 households (0.813%)

12.7% of the households in Sebastian & Crawford 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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 9.36% of the households in Sebastian & Crawford 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
4,002 ± 472
Gulf War (2001-)
3,090 ± 553
Gulf War (1990s)
2,226 ± 412

Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR employs 77.5k people. The largest industries in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR are Construction (5,255 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,088 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,840 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($131,840), Legal services ($130,729), and Plastics product manufacturing ($125,878).

Males in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,584. The income inequality in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,365

Women

45.7%

43,262

Men

54.3%

The workforce of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 was 79,627 people, with 45.7% woman, and 54.3% men.

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Occupations

77.5k

2021 Value

−2.68%

1 Year decline

± −2.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −2.68%, from 79.6k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,430 people), Other managers (1,896 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,861 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sebastian & Crawford 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

77.5k

2021 Value

−2.68%

1 Year decline

± −2.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −2.68%, from 79.6k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR, are Construction (5,255 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,088 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,840 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,846

Median earning men ± $1,941

$28,559

Median earning women ± $1,821

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,739), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,074), and Public Administration ($49,468).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,502), Public Administration ($38,465), and Wholesale Trade ($37,763).

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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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 Sebastian & Crawford 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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR awarded 1,650 degrees. The student population of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,644 male students and 3,683 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR are White (1,081 and 66%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (214 and 13.1%), Two or More Races (129 and 7.88%), and Asian (107 and 6.54%).

The largest universities in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (1,394 and 84.5%), Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (175 and 10.6%), and Academy of Salon and Spa (40 and 2.42%).

The most popular majors in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR are General Business Administration & Management (138 and 8.36%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (137 and 8.3%), and Organizational Leadership (118 and 7.15%).

The median tuition cost in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR for a public four year colleges is $4,104 for in-state students and $11,376 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 80%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,327 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,327 students enrolled in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,842 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
127 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
111 degree-majors awarded
Organizational Leadership
101 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was General Business Administration & Management with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
1,394 degrees awarded
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
175 degrees awarded
Academy of Salon and Spa
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas-Fort Smith with 1,394 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 744 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.821 times less than the 906 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 1,081 degrees mean that there were 5.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 214 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, 4-year or above ($4,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,235) 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, 1.64% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.89% 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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.2k), Some college (36.2k), and Secondary Education (26.8k).

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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was $134,700 in 2021, which is 0.55 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $127,100 to $134,700, a 5.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR is 64.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR is $50,828. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sebastian & Crawford 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

$134,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,718

$48,115

Median Property Taxes

±$1,758

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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.7% of the housing units in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sebastian & Crawford 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 Sebastian & Crawford 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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$50,828

Median Household Income

± $2,094

74.3k

Number of Households

± 2,333

In 2021, the median household income of the 74.3k households in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR grew to $50,828 from the previous year's value of $48,236.

The following chart displays the households in Sebastian & Crawford 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

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR

0.447

2020 Wage GINI in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR

In 2021, the income inequality in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.9% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (8.93%)
Worked At Home (4.37%)

In 2021, 83.7% of workers in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.93%) and those who worked at home (4.37%).

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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sebastian & Crawford 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 Sebastian & Crawford 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 Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR (32.7k out of 186k 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 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

89.4% of the population of Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 23.3% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

23.3%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR grew by 6.22% from 10% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.