CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Arkansas · Jefferson County · 1,700 residents · 1.147 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23lowest low income in AR#1716 US$28,359#24lowest low home value in AR#1236 US$65,100#30lowest low broadband in AR#1379 US68.4%#36highest high poverty in AR39.8%TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,359. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,100. The poverty rate of 39.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,700
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,703 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,482 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,485 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+1%since 2020
from 43.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,359
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,765 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,074
+9%since 2020
from $23,869 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.664
−6%since 2020
from 0.708 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.7%
Information24.6%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Manufacturing1.3%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$65,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $637 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
63.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(175)
Black89.7%(1,528)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.1%(393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(232)
Black83.3%(1,416)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(45)
Diversity Score35.9%(610)
Diversity Score
36
+56%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.0 min
−27%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+4.6 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
23.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
31.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,700 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 $28,359 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 $65,100, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.3% 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 39.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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