St. Francis County, AR

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2021 Population

23,623

7.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.8

0.258% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

28.5%

0.3% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$34,981

2.97% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$68,100

4.45% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

8,020

8.77% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, St. Francis County, AR had a population of 23.6k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $34,981. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of St. Francis County, AR declined from 25,477 to 23,623, a −7.28% decrease and its median household income declined from $36,053 to $34,981, a −2.97% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis County, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (53.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.13%), Other (Hispanic) (2.1%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.3%).

None of the households in St. Francis 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 St. Francis County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in St. Francis County, AR are East Arkansas Community College (440 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in St. Francis County, AR was $68,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.9%.

Most people in St. Francis County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in St. Francis County, AR was 2 cars per household.

St. Francis County, AR borders Crittenden County, AR, Cross County, AR, Lee County, AR, Monroe County, AR, and Woodruff County, AR.

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Population & Diversity

St. Francis County, AR is home to a population of 23.6k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.52% of St. Francis County, AR residents were born outside of the country (832 people).

In 2021, there were 1.36 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in St. Francis County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.22k White (Non-Hispanic) and 502 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of St. Francis County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in St. Francis County, AR was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in St. Francis County, AR

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 113
White (Non-Hispanic)
9.22k ± 59
Two+ (Hispanic)
502 ± 388

5.49%

Hispanic Population

1.3k people

5.49% of the people in St. Francis County, AR are hispanic (1.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in St. Francis 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

3.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

832 people

3.45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

879 people

As of 2021, 3.52% of St. Francis County, AR residents (832 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 St. Francis County, AR was 3.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
431 ± 124
Gulf War (1990s)
170 ± 80
Gulf War (2001-)
103 ± 72

St. Francis County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of St. Francis County, AR employs 8.02k people. The largest industries in St. Francis County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,174 people), Manufacturing (1,004 people), and Retail Trade (922 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($70,815), Utilities ($70,139), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,519).

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

8.02k

2021 Value

± 692

−8.77%

1 Year decline

± 13.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Francis County, AR declined at a rate of −8.77%, from 8.79k employees to 8.02k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in St. Francis County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (915 people), Production Occupations (764 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (703 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of St. Francis 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

8.02k

2021 Value

± 692

−8.77%

1 Year decline

± 13.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in St. Francis County, AR declined at a rate of −8.77%, from 8.79k employees to 8.02k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in St. Francis County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,174 people), Manufacturing (1,004 people), and Retail Trade (922 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of St. Francis County, AR, though some of these residents may live in St. Francis County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,728

Median earning men ± $5,225

$25,884

Median earning women ± $2,139

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($71,033), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,417), and Public Administration ($45,837).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,060), Public Administration ($38,470), and Wholesale Trade ($32,031).

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

154
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
128
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
117
Retail Trade

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

$88k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$78.1k
Manufacturing
$63.9k
Wholesale Trade

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 St. Francis County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (3.17%).

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. (50.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.6%)
Republican Party
Other (3.17%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in St. Francis County, AR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (3.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in St. Francis 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 St. Francis County, AR awarded 440 degrees. The student population of St. Francis County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 353 male students and 703 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in St. Francis County, AR are White (214 and 49%), followed by Black or African American (209 and 47.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 2.29%), and Asian (3 and 0.686%).

The largest universities in St. Francis County, AR by number of degrees awarded are East Arkansas Community College (440 and 100%).

The most popular majors in St. Francis County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (67 and 15.2%), General Studies (48 and 10.9%), and Teacher Education (42 and 9.55%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,056 students enrolled in St. Francis County, AR, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 571 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
66 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
37 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in St. Francis County, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in St. Francis County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

East Arkansas Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

440 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Arkansas Community College with 440 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 162 men were awarded degrees from institutions in St. Francis County, AR, which is 0.583 times less than the 278 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 214 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 209 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, 2-year ($2,940) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($180) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,200) 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

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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 St. Francis County, AR was $68,100 in 2021, which is 0.278 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $65,200 to $68,100, a 4.45% increase. The homeownership rate in St. Francis County, AR is 53.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in St. Francis County, AR have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in St. Francis County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in St. Francis County, AR is $34,981. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in St. Francis County, AR was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $40,735, followed by Census Tract 9603 and Census Tract 9606, with respective values of $37,461 and $36,715.

In 2022, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.88%.

Housing

Property

$68,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,171

$4,394

Median Property Taxes

±$425

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

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

Rent vs Own

53.9%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.9% of the housing units in St. Francis County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in St. Francis 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 9605
Census Tract 9603
Census Tract 9606

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in St. Francis County, AR was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $40,735, followed by Census Tract 9603 and Census Tract 9606, with respective values of $37,461 and $36,715.

The following map shows all of the tracts in St. Francis 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.

$34,981

Median Household Income

± $3,619

8.15k

Number of Households

± 644

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.15k households in St. Francis County, AR declined from $34,981 from the previous year's value of $36,053.

The following chart displays the households in St. Francis 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for St. Francis 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 (84.7%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (3.11%)

In 2021, 84.7% of workers in St. Francis County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (3.11%).

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

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in St. Francis County, AR have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.117% of the workforce in St. Francis County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.88%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

28.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in St. Francis County, AR (5.86k out of 20.5k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in St. Francis County, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 39.6% of the children was living in poverty in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.7%.

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 777 in St. Francis County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 270 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

90.7% of the population of St. Francis County, AR has health coverage, with 29.6% on employee plans, 38.4% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 9.66% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in St. Francis County, AR see 2083 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.75% decrease from the previous year (2120 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2742 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 277 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,083 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in St. Francis County, AR

Primary care physicians in St. Francis County, AR see an average of 2,083 patients per year. This represents a 1.75% decrease from the previous year (2,120 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.34%

Uninsured

29.6%

Employer Coverage

38.4%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

9.66%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in St. Francis County, AR declined by 5.76% from 9.91% to 9.34%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in St. Francis 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 112 in St. Francis County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in St. Francis 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 42.4% in St. Francis County, AR.

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

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