Arkansas
| Population: | 2,810,872 |
| Pop. Change: | 5% |
| State: | Arkansas |
| Metro Area: | Little Rock-North Little Rock, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, ... 20 more |
| County: | Pulaski, Benton, ... 75 more |
| City: | Little Rock, Fort Smith, ... 519 more |
| Zip Code: | 72401, 72015, ... 709 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, Arkansas's population is 2,810,872 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.14 percent.
The median home cost in Arkansas is $141,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.53 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Arkansas's cost of living is 24.34% Lower than the U.S. average.
Arkansas public schools spend $4,615 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Arkansas.
The unemployment rate in Arkansas is 5.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Arkansas jobs have Increased by 1.14 percent.
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People
The 2007 Arkansas, AR, population is 2,810,872. There are 54 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Arkansas, AR
The median age is 37.8. The US median is 37.6. 61.37% of people in Arkansas, AR, are married. 11.03% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.48 people. 23.08% of people are married, with children. 9.16% have children, but are single.
Race in Arkansas, AR
78.61% of people are white, 16.20% are black, 1.01% are asian, 0.68% are native american, and 3.29% claim 'Other'.
3.84% of the people in Arkansas, AR, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.16% are non-hispanic).
Arkansas People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Arkansas, AR, is 5.00%, with job growth of 1.14%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 20.07%.
Arkansas, AR Taxes
Arkansas, AR,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 6.82%.
Arkansas, AR Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $19,975, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $38,235.
Arkansas Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.14% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 20.07% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.82% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $19,975 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $38,235 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.83% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.77% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.86% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.50% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.74% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.19% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.09% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.06% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.72% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.25% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.42% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 16.54% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.01% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.19% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.48% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.58% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 20.77% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Arkansas, AR, is $141,500. Home appreciation is -0.53% over the last year. The median age of Arkansas, AR, real estate is 28 years.
Arkansas, AR Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 27.02% of the Arkansas, AR, population. 10.91% of houses and apartments in Arkansas, AR, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Arkansas Housing SperlingViews
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You can climb... (read more)Northwest Arkansas: The climate of this area is particularly rainy all year round. There are some threats of hurricanes, which develop in Northwest Oklahoma and may pass over NWA. On the... (read more)hot and humid: AR has long hot and humid summers. We were wearing short-sleeves in December. In the spring there are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. The winter is mild and the... (read more)Have an opinion about Arkansas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arkansas Click Here
| Median Home Age | 28 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $141,500 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.53% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 62.54% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 10.91% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 27.02% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.40 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 7.20% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 11.96% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 14.49% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 15.07% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.55% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.80% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.35% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.71% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.88% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.84% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.64% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.27% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 10.00% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.35% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 8.32% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.92% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 21.08% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.43% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8.95% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.50% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 6.44% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 94 physicians per capita in Arkansas, AR. The US average is 170.
Arkansas, AR Health Index
Air quality in Arkansas, AR is 64 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Arkansas, AR is 79 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 91 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Arkansas Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Arkansas, AR, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Arkansas, AR, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Arkansas Crime SperlingViews
State Parks: We have a number of state parks. Visit their web site for details... but the ones I've visited (mostly in the central AR area) have been great!
You can climb... (read more)Northwest Arkansas: The climate of this area is particularly rainy all year round. There are some threats of hurricanes, which develop in Northwest Oklahoma and may pass over NWA. On the... (read more)hot and humid: AR has long hot and humid summers. We were wearing short-sleeves in December. In the spring there are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. The winter is mild and the... (read more)Have an opinion about Arkansas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arkansas Click Here
Climate
Arkansas, AR, gets 50 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 4 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 89.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Arkansas, AR. The July high is around 92 degrees. The January low is 29. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 29 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Arkansas Climate SperlingViews
Northwest Arkansas: The climate of this area is particularly rainy all year round. There are some threats of hurricanes, which develop in Northwest Oklahoma and may pass over NWA. On the... (read more)hot and humid: AR has long hot and humid summers. We were wearing short-sleeves in December. In the spring there are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. The winter is mild and the... (read more)State Parks: We have a number of state parks. Visit their web site for details... but the ones I've visited (mostly in the central AR area) have been great!
You can climb... (read more)Have an opinion about Arkansas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arkansas Click Here
Educate
Arkansas, AR, schools spend $4,615 per student. There are 21 pupils per teacher, 413 students per librarian, and 412 children per counselor in Arkansas, AR schools.
Arkansas Education SperlingViews
NorthWest Arkansas is Alright!: I was raised here in Rogers, Arkansas but i recently moved to Bentonville. I enjoy living here in this area of the state. There not might be not much to do but you can... (read more)Bored to tears...: Over the past year I have lived in Arkansas, it really is a pretty state. However, if you don't like to shop, like to stay home, not go anywhere and spend money, this is... (read more)Best kept secret in U.S.: Arkansas is joked about a lot, but it is one of the best kept secrets in the U.S. for a healthy, enjoyable life. Cost of living is moderate, climate is generally very... (read more)Have an opinion about Arkansas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arkansas Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Arkansas, AR, takes 24 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Arkansas Transportation SperlingViews
Northwest Arkansas: The climate of this area is particularly rainy all year round. There are some threats of hurricanes, which develop in Northwest Oklahoma and may pass over NWA. On the... (read more)hot and humid: AR has long hot and humid summers. We were wearing short-sleeves in December. In the spring there are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. The winter is mild and the... (read more)State Parks: We have a number of state parks. Visit their web site for details... but the ones I've visited (mostly in the central AR area) have been great!
You can climb... (read more)Have an opinion about Arkansas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arkansas Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Arkansas, AR is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Arkansas, AR is more expensive.
Overall, Arkansas, AR cost of living is 75.66.
Arkansas Cost of Living SperlingViews
State Parks: We have a number of state parks. Visit their web site for details... but the ones I've visited (mostly in the central AR area) have been great!
You can climb... (read more)Northwest Arkansas: The climate of this area is particularly rainy all year round. There are some threats of hurricanes, which develop in Northwest Oklahoma and may pass over NWA. On the... (read more)hot and humid: AR has long hot and humid summers. We were wearing short-sleeves in December. In the spring there are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. The winter is mild and the... (read more)Have an opinion about Arkansas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arkansas Click Here
Religion
57.04% of the people in Arkansas, AR are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 4.40% are Catholic; 46.45% are Protestant; 0.62% are LDS; 5.40% are another Christian faith; 0.06% in Arkansas, AR are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.08% affilite with Islam.
Arkansas Religion SperlingViews
NorthWest Arkansas is Alright!: I was raised here in Rogers, Arkansas but i recently moved to Bentonville. I enjoy living here in this area of the state. There not might be not much to do but you can... (read more)Bored to tears...: Over the past year I have lived in Arkansas, it really is a pretty state. However, if you don't like to shop, like to stay home, not go anywhere and spend money, this is... (read more)Best kept secret in U.S.: Arkansas is joked about a lot, but it is one of the best kept secrets in the U.S. for a healthy, enjoyable life. Cost of living is moderate, climate is generally very... (read more)Have an opinion about Arkansas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arkansas Click Here
| Percent Religious | 57.04% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 4.40% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 46.45% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.62% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 33.29% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.53% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 4.00% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.79% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 6.71% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.14% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.40% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.06% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.08% | 0.54% |
Voting
44.67% of the people in Arkansas, AR are registered as Democrats. 54.18% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.15%.
Arkansas Voting SperlingViews
State Parks: We have a number of state parks. Visit their web site for details... but the ones I've visited (mostly in the central AR area) have been great!
You can climb... (read more)Northwest Arkansas: The climate of this area is particularly rainy all year round. There are some threats of hurricanes, which develop in Northwest Oklahoma and may pass over NWA. On the... (read more)hot and humid: AR has long hot and humid summers. We were wearing short-sleeves in December. In the spring there are severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. The winter is mild and the... (read more)Have an opinion about Arkansas? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arkansas Click Here
