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Westwood-Pecan Lake

Arkansas · Little Rock · 9,596 residents · 7.774 sq mi
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The short version

Westwood-Pecan Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $160,260. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Westwood-Pecan Lake; 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 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,596
Population density
1,234 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,864
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,642
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,260
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,120
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(1,742)
Black49.9%(4,785)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(3,013)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(56)
Diversity Score77.5%(7,434)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(1,742)
Black49.9%(4,785)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(3,013)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(56)
Diversity Score77.5%(7,434)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
17.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Core-Columbia
Pop 9,514
Chinatown
Pop 9,619
Terrace
Pop 10,103
Corridor
Pop 9,184
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Income$57,317−3%
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Income$57,900−2%
Home value$246,458+54%
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Home value$469,300+193%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas?

Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas has about 9,596 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas?

The typical household in Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas earns about $58,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $160,260, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood-Pecan Lake, Little Rock, Arkansas?

About 17.3% of people in Westwood-Pecan Lake, 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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