Washington County PUMA, AR

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2020 Population

236,198

1.68% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.2

0.625% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

16%

2.51% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,380

3.82% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$184,300

6.29% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

108,446

3.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Washington County PUMA, AR had a population of 236k people with a median age of 32.2 and a median household income of $52,380. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Washington County PUMA, AR grew from 232,289 to 236,198, a 1.68% increase and its median household income grew from $50,451 to $52,380, a 3.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington County PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.4%), Other (Hispanic) (9.51%), White (Hispanic) (6.21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%).

17.9% of the households in Washington County 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.

92.3% of the residents in Washington County PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washington County PUMA, AR are University of Arkansas (7,181 degrees awarded in 2020), Northwest Technical Institute (140 degrees), and Career Academy of Hair Design (120 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Washington County PUMA, AR was $184,300, and the homeownership rate was 53.5%.

Most people in Washington County PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington County PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

Washington County PUMA, AR borders Benton County PUMA, AR, Baxter, Boone, Carroll, Marion, Madison, Newton & Searcy Counties PUMA, AR, Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR, and Cherokee, Sequoyah & Adair Counties PUMA, OK.

Population & Diversity

Washington County PUMA, AR is home to a population of 236k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 10.8% of Washington County PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (25.4k people).

In 2018, there were 7.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (163k people) in Washington County PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.7k Other (Hispanic) and 14.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Washington County PUMA, AR are Spanish (28,194 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (5,098 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (1,533 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

117,690

Women

49.8%

118,753

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 236,443 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

92.3%

2020 Citizenship

91.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.3% of Washington County PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Washington County PUMA, AR was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington County PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
163k ± 201
Other (Hispanic)
21.7k ± 1.93k
White (Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.83k

16.7%

Hispanic Population

38.1k people

16.7% of the people in Washington County PUMA, AR are hispanic (38.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington County PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,656 ± 2,477 people
Marshall Islands
4,128 ± 1,564 people
El Salvador
2,642 ± 1,255 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington County PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 10,656 Washington County PUMA, AR residents, followed by Marshall Islands with 4,128 and El Salvador with 2,642.

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25.4k people

11.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

25.7k people

As of 2020, 10.8% of Washington County PUMA, AR residents (25.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washington County PUMA, AR was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
28,194 households (12.8%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
5,098 households (2.31%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
1,533 households (0.696%)

17.9% of the households in Washington County PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Washington County PUMA, AR was Spanish. 12.8% of the households in Washington County 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
3,574 ± 420
Gulf War (2001-)
2,678 ± 430
Gulf War (1990s)
2,058 ± 408

Washington County PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington County PUMA, AR employs 108k people. The largest industries in Washington County PUMA, AR are Restaurants & Food Services (7,876 people), Construction (7,300 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,992 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($186,795), Management of companies & enterprises ($171,560), and Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($129,670).

Males in Washington County PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,504. The income inequality in Washington County PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,895

Women

46.9%

57,551

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Washington County PUMA, AR in 2020 was 108,446 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Washington County PUMA, AR.

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Occupations

108k

2020 Value

3.36%

1 Year growth

± 3.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Washington County PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 3.36%, from 105k employees to 108k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington County PUMA, AR, are Registered nurses (3,034 people), Other managers (2,870 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,679 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington County 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

108k

2020 Value

3.36%

1 Year growth

± 3.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Washington County PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 3.36%, from 105k employees to 108k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington County PUMA, AR, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,876 people), Construction (7,300 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,992 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington County PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Washington County PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,360

Median earning men ± $1,647

$30,744

Median earning women ± $1,117

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($48,026), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,491), and Public Administration ($46,332).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($47,635), Wholesale Trade ($46,442), and Public Administration ($44,238).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

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

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Washington County PUMA, AR awarded 7,598 degrees. The student population of Washington County PUMA, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 12,697 male students and 15,527 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington County PUMA, AR are White (5,641 and 78.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (646 and 8.96%), Black or African American (332 and 4.61%), and Two or More Races (237 and 3.29%).

The largest universities in Washington County PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas (7,181 and 94.5%), Northwest Technical Institute (140 and 1.84%), and Career Academy of Hair Design (120 and 1.58%).

The most popular majors in Washington County PUMA, AR are General Marketing & Marketing Management (355 and 4.67%), General Finance (353 and 4.65%), and Registered Nursing (287 and 3.78%).

The median tuition cost in Washington County PUMA, AR for a public four year colleges is $7,568 for in-state students and $24,056 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Washington County PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 28,224 (45% men and 55% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 28,224 students enrolled in Washington County PUMA, AR, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,508 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
355 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
353 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
281 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washington County PUMA, AR was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 355 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas
7,181 degrees awarded
Northwest Technical Institute
140 degrees awarded
Career Academy of Hair Design
120 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas with 7,181 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 3,449 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington County PUMA, AR, which is 0.831 times less than the 4,149 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,641 degrees mean that there were 8.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 646 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

Public, 4-year or above ($7,568) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,816) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, less-than 2-year ($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 2020, 0.82% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.836% 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 Washington County PUMA, AR in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (48.8k), Some college (47.1k), and Bachelors Degree (29.8k).

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 Washington County PUMA, AR was $184,300 in 2020, which is 0.802 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $173,400 to $184,300, a 6.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington County PUMA, AR is 53.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Washington County PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washington County PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington County PUMA, AR is $52,380. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Washington County PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $71,556, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $66,876 and $56,179.

Housing

Property

$184,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,462

$47,656

Median Property Taxes

±$1,795

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 Washington County PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

53.5%

Homeownership

2020

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 53.5% of the housing units in Washington County PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington County 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington County PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $71,556, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $66,876 and $56,179.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Washington County 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.

$52,380

Median Household Income

± $1,270

89.1k

Number of Households

± 2,591

In 2020, the median household income of the 89.1k households in Washington County PUMA, AR grew to $52,380 from the previous year's value of $50,451.

The following chart displays the households in Washington County 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

0.468

2020 Wage GINI in Washington County PUMA, AR

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Washington County PUMA, AR

In 2020, the income inequality in Washington County PUMA, AR was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.04% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington County PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington County PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington County PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (12.9%)
Worked At Home (6.8%)

In 2020, 76.9% of workers in Washington County PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who worked at home (6.8%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington County PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.868% of the workforce in Washington County PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington County PUMA, AR (36.5k out of 228k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington County 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

88.3% of the population of Washington County PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 8.61% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arkansas was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1507 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1502 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2103 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,507 patients per year. This represents a 0.333% increase from the previous year (1,502 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 27.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

8.61%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.71%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington County PUMA, AR grew by 0.65% from 11.6% to 11.7%.

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