CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9502
Arkansas · Howard County · 4,897 residents · 164.184 sq mi
Notable rankings
#130lowest low broadband in AR76.9%#173lowest low education in AR12.8%#177highest population in AR4,897#188lowest low density in AR29.83/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Howard County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 9502 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $154,400. Households here earn about 45% more than the Howard 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
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,897
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,891 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 30 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−5%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,042
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,516 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,052
+15%since 2020
from $25,161 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−7%since 2020
from 0.451 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.6%
Information6.5%
Other services5.9%
Public administration5.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Construction3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$154,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $734 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(2,858)
Black30.4%(1,489)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(434)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other1.6%(76)
Diversity Score69.7%(3,410)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(2,417)
Black35.2%(1,725)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(647)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.1%(105)
Diversity Score76.8%(3,761)
Diversity Score
77
+10%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
−2%since 2020
from 19.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 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
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% 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 4,897 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 $66,042 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 $154,400, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.8% 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 13.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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