White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR

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2021 Population

108,592

1.5% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.2

0.771% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16%

1.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$45,201

5.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$112,600

6.13% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

41,320

1.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR had a population of 109k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $45,201. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR declined from 110,248 to 108,592, a −1.5% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,886 to $45,201, a 5.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.96%), White (Hispanic) (2.18%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.01%).

4.21% of the households in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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.

98.7% of the residents in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR are Arkansas State University-Beebe (1,343 degrees awarded in 2021), Harding University (107044) (1,292 degrees), and Arkansas State University-Newport (1,122 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was $112,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.7%.

Most people in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR borders Independence, Cleburne, Van Buren, Sharp, Izard, Stone & Fulton Counties PUMA, AR, Craighead (West), Greene, Randolph, Lawrence & Clay Counties PUMA, AR, St. Francis, Poinsett, Phillips, Cross, Lee & Monroe Counties PUMA, AR, Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR, and Southeast Arkansas PUMA, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.99% of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (2.16k people).

In 2021, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.2k people) in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.95k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.3k 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (3,269 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (221 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (136 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,083

Women

50.9%

53,133

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 108,216 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.2k ± 395
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.95k ± 324
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.3k ± 512

3.9%

Hispanic Population

4.23k people

3.9% of the people in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (4.23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
889 ± 729 people
China
184 ± 333 people
Canada
169 ± 319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 889 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by China with 184 and Canada with 169.

Foreign-Born Population

1.99%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.16k people

2.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.35k people

As of 2021, 1.99% of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR residents (2.16k 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was 2.13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,269 households (3.19%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
221 households (0.216%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
136 households (0.133%)

4.21% of the households in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 3.19% of the households in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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
2,114 ± 297
Gulf War (2001-)
1,658 ± 362
Gulf War (1990s)
838 ± 214

White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR employs 41.3k people. The largest industries in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR are Elementary & secondary schools (3,873 people), Construction (2,704 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,399 people), and the highest paying industries are Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($112,047), Offices of dentists ($86,746), and Support activities for mining ($83,026).

Males in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,516. The income inequality in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,336

Women

48.4%

21,696

Men

51.6%

The workforce of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR in 2020 was 42,032 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

41.3k

2021 Value

−1.69%

1 Year decline

± −1.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −1.69%, from 42k employees to 41.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,851 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,451 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,346 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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

41.3k

2021 Value

−1.69%

1 Year decline

± −1.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −1.69%, from 42k employees to 41.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,873 people), Construction (2,704 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,399 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,329

Median earning men ± $1,622

$26,919

Median earning women ± $1,168

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,686), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,154), and Wholesale Trade ($46,822).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,944), Wholesale Trade ($42,500), and Public Administration ($38,545).

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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR awarded 3,774 degrees. The student population of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,768 male students and 5,894 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR are White (3,004 and 81.1%), followed by Black or African American (309 and 8.35%), Hispanic or Latino (163 and 4.4%), and Unknown (93 and 2.51%).

The largest universities in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University-Beebe (1,343 and 35.6%), Harding University (107044) (1,292 and 34.2%), and Arkansas State University-Newport (1,122 and 29.7%).

The most popular majors in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR are General Studies (406 and 10.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (342 and 9.06%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (239 and 6.33%).

The median tuition cost in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR for private four year colleges is $21,690.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 62.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,662 (39% men and 61% 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 9,662 students enrolled in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, 39% men and 61% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,601 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
369 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Preparatory Programs
94 degree-majors awarded
General Business
74 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was General Studies with 369 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arkansas State University-Beebe
1,343 degrees awarded
Harding University (107044)
1,292 degrees awarded
Arkansas State University-Newport
1,122 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University-Beebe with 1,343 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,530 men were awarded degrees from institutions in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.682 times less than the 2,244 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 3,004 degrees mean that there were 9.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 309 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 ($21,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.768% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.566% 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.2k), Some college (16.5k), and Secondary Education (15.7k).

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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was $112,600 in 2021, which is 0.46 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $106,100 to $112,600, a 6.13% increase. The homeownership rate in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR is 68.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR is $45,201. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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

$112,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,908

$27,886

Median Property Taxes

±$1,175

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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.7% of the housing units in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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.

$45,201

Median Household Income

± $1,579

40.6k

Number of Households

± 1,450

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.6k households in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR grew to $45,201 from the previous year's value of $42,886.

The following chart displays the households in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR

0.421

2020 Wage GINI in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR

In 2021, the income inequality in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.07% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (9.17%)
Worked At Home (3.83%)

In 2021, 83.4% of workers in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.17%) and those who worked at home (3.83%).

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

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff 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 White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR (16.4k out of 102k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR is White, followed by Black 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.

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

91% of the population of White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 27.5% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.93% 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

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 24.6% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% 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

9.05%

Uninsured

35.7%

Employer Coverage

27.5%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in White, Jackson, Prairie & Woodruff Counties PUMA, AR grew by 4.15% from 8.69% to 9.05%.

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