CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 203
Arkansas · Hot Spring County · 1,903 residents · 3.556 sq mi
Notable rankings
#120highest broadband in AR94.4%#136highest high poverty in AR26.0%#148lowest low home value in AR$99,500#155lowest low education in AR12.2%TRACT SHAPE · Hot Spring County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 203 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,357. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,903
−11%since 2020
from 2,141 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
535 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 602 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−4%since 2020
from 36.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,357
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,104 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,235
+7%since 2020
from $21,635 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+12%since 2020
from 0.358 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
Information14.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Other services3%
Public administration3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$827
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $628 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(1,591)
Black14.2%(305)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(230)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score52%(1,113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,509)
Black11.2%(213)
Hispanic / Latino3%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(124)
Diversity Score44.2%(841)
Diversity Score
44
−15%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
+26%since 2020
from 19.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% 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 1,903 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 $55,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $827 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.2% 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 26.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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