CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1.02
Arkansas · Jefferson County · 1,698 residents · 10.839 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest high poverty in AR#66 US78.2%#1lowest low broadband in AR#169 US50.0%#4lowest low education in AR#433 US3.0%#14lowest low rent burden in AR#1741 US0.0%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, AR
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 78.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,698
+5%since 2020
from 1,619 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
157 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 149 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$2,474
−6%since 2020
from $2,618 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
78.2%
+78.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade41.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Owner-occupied
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−71.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(800)
Black46.6%(755)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score67.2%(1,087)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(724)
Black47%(798)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(77)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other5.5%(94)
Diversity Score74%(1,257)
Diversity Score
74
+10%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
24.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
3.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
97.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
Female
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 1,698 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.0% 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 78.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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