CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9605
Arkansas · Ashley County · 2,281 residents · 10.247 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25lowest low home value in AR#1273 US$65,600#26lowest low income in AR#1854 US$29,071#48lowest low education in AR7.5%#128highest high poverty in AR26.7%TRACT SHAPE · Ashley County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 9605 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,071. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,600. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Ashley County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,281
−13%since 2020
from 2,625 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
223 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 256 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−18%since 2020
from 45.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,071
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,869 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,636
−5%since 2020
from $20,699 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+21%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
Wholesale trade11.9%
Information6.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Other services1.4%
Public administration1.4%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$65,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $491 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+80%since 2020
from 1.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,252)
Black13.3%(349)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(808)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,933)
Black13.6%(311)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(12)
Diversity Score32.9%(750)
Diversity Score
33
+7%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
+17%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Female
50.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $29,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 26.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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