Craighead County, AR

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2021 Population

109,875

0.728% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.3

0.291% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.8%

0.694% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$51,788

4.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$157,100

4.94% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,184

0.312% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Craighead County, AR had a population of 110k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $51,788. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Craighead County, AR grew from 109,081 to 109,875, a 0.728% increase and its median household income grew from $49,730 to $51,788, a 4.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Craighead County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (74%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.53%), White (Hispanic) (2.49%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.89%).

None of the households in Craighead 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.

97.2% of the residents in Craighead County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Craighead County, AR are Arkansas State University (5,209 degrees awarded in 2021) and Arthur's Beauty College (489830) (35 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Craighead County, AR was $157,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.4%.

Most people in Craighead County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Craighead County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Craighead County, AR borders Greene County, AR, Jackson County, AR, Lawrence County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, and Dunklin County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Craighead County, AR is home to a population of 110k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.76% of Craighead County, AR residents were born outside of the country (4.13k people).

In 2021, there were 4.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.3k people) in Craighead County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Craighead County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Craighead County, AR was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Craighead County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.3k ± 614
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.9k ± 697
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.88k ± 909

5.3%

Hispanic Population

5.83k people

5.3% of the people in Craighead County, AR are hispanic (5.83k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Craighead 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

3.76%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.13k people

3.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.28k people

As of 2021, 3.76% of Craighead County, AR residents (4.13k 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 Craighead County, AR was 3.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,682 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
1,209 ± 283
Gulf War (1990s)
683 ± 195

Craighead County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Craighead County, AR employs 51.2k people. The largest industries in Craighead County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,358 people), Retail Trade (6,909 people), and Manufacturing (6,615 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,579), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,368), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($55,000).

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

51.2k

2021 Value

± 2,061

0.312%

1 Year growth

± 5.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Craighead County, AR grew at a rate of 0.312%, from 51k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Craighead County, AR, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,738 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,304 people), and Management Occupations (4,796 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Craighead 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

51.2k

2021 Value

± 2,061

0.312%

1 Year growth

± 5.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Craighead County, AR grew at a rate of 0.312%, from 51k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Craighead County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,358 people), Retail Trade (6,909 people), and Manufacturing (6,615 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Craighead County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Craighead County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,670

Median earning men ± $1,886

$30,932

Median earning women ± $2,422

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($57,872), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,453), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,511), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,408), and Wholesale Trade ($41,250).

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

1,233
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
620
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
602
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

$1.29M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.01M
Manufacturing
$237k
Retail 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 Craighead County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 66.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31%), followed by Other (1.54%).

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

Donald J. Trump (66.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.54%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Craighead County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 66.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31%), followed by Other (1.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Craighead 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 Craighead County, AR awarded 5,244 degrees. The student population of Craighead County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,494 male students and 8,436 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Craighead County, AR are White (3,984 and 78.7%), followed by Black or African American (630 and 12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (175 and 3.46%), and Two or More Races (106 and 2.09%).

The largest universities in Craighead County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University (5,209 and 99.3%) and Arthur's Beauty College (489830) (35 and 0.667%).

The most popular majors in Craighead County, AR are Elementary & Middle School Administration (909 and 17.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (437 and 8.33%), and Registered Nursing (314 and 5.99%).

The median tuition cost in Craighead County, AR for a public four year colleges is $5,232 for in-state students and $10,800 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Craighead County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,930 (34.8% men and 65.2% 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 12,930 students enrolled in Craighead County, AR, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,249 records, of which 66% were women and 34% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary & Middle School Administration
363 degree-majors awarded
Reading Teacher Education
232 degree-majors awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
177 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Craighead County, AR was Elementary & Middle School Administration with 363 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arkansas State University
5,209 degrees awarded
Arthur's Beauty College (489830)
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University with 5,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,753 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Craighead County, AR, which is 0.502 times less than the 3,491 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 3,984 degrees mean that there were 6.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 630 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 ($5,232) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,898) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) 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

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

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 Craighead County, AR was $157,100 in 2021, which is 0.641 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,700 to $157,100, a 4.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Craighead County, AR is 58.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Craighead County, AR have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Craighead County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Craighead County, AR is $51,788. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Craighead County, AR was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $79,365, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $55,827 and $54,649.

In 2022, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Craighead County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.696%.

Housing

Property

$157,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,650

$24,467

Median Property Taxes

±$1,310

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

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

Rent vs Own

58.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.4% of the housing units in Craighead County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Craighead 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 5.01
Census Tract 4.01
Census Tract 9

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Craighead County, AR was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $79,365, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $55,827 and $54,649.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Craighead 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.

$51,788

Median Household Income

± $2,796

41.9k

Number of Households

± 1,752

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.9k households in Craighead County, AR grew to $51,788 from the previous year's value of $49,730.

The following chart displays the households in Craighead County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Craighead 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%)
Carpooled (9.6%)
Worked At Home (3.93%)

In 2021, 84% of workers in Craighead County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.6%) and those who worked at home (3.93%).

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

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Craighead County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Craighead County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Craighead County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.696%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

17.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Craighead County, AR (18.9k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Craighead County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 23.4% of the children was living in poverty in Craighead County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 431 in Craighead County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 48.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.9% of the population of Craighead County, AR has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 24.9% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Craighead County, AR see 849 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.19% decrease from the previous year (868 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1336 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 247 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

849 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Craighead County, AR

Primary care physicians in Craighead County, AR see an average of 849 patients per year. This represents a 2.19% decrease from the previous year (868 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 24.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% 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

8.08%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

24.9%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.9%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Craighead County, AR declined by 5.61% from 8.56% to 8.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Craighead 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 68.6 in Craighead County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Craighead 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 39.6% in Craighead County, AR.

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

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