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Stephens

Arkansas · Little Rock · 4,172 residents · 1.646 sq mi
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The short version

Stephens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,709. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,891. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Little Rock median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Stephens; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,172
Population density
2,535 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,709
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,670
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,891
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,117
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.1%
55.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(812)
Black74.4%(3,104)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(154)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other1.9%(80)
Diversity Score50.9%(2,122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(812)
Black74.4%(3,104)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(154)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other1.9%(80)
Diversity Score50.9%(2,122)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
Foreign born
2.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephens, Little Rock, Arkansas?

Stephens, Little Rock, Arkansas has about 4,172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stephens, Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $41,709 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stephens, Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Stephens, Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $96,891, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Stephens, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stephens, Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stephens, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 35.9% of people in Stephens, 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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