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South End

Arkansas · Little Rock · 3,870 residents · 2.92 sq mi
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South End has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $114,901. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Little Rock median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South End; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,870
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,786
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,752
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,901
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,086
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(271)
Black85.7%(3,318)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(45)
Asian2.4%(92)
Other3.7%(144)
Diversity Score32.2%(1,248)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(271)
Black85.7%(3,318)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(45)
Asian2.4%(92)
Other3.7%(144)
Diversity Score32.2%(1,248)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Foreign born
1.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South End, Little Rock, Arkansas?

South End, Little Rock, Arkansas has about 3,870 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South End, Little Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in South End, Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $38,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South End, Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In South End, Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $114,901, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in South End, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in South End, Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South End, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 24.1% of people in South End, Little Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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