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Census Tract 20

Arkansas · Jefferson County · 5,174 residents · 44.446 sq mi
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Census Tract 20 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,063. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $136,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% more than the Jefferson County median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,174
−3%since 2020
from 5,349 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 120 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
−10%since 2020
from 52.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,063
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,735 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,373
+32%since 2020
from $31,238 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+5%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $859 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−22%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(2,852)
Black45%(2,409)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other1%(55)
Diversity Score64.1%(3,428)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(2,419)
Black45.4%(2,350)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(216)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other3.2%(166)
Diversity Score71.5%(3,702)
Diversity Score
72
+12%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+65%since 2020
from 17.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 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
6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
Female
55.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% 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 5,174 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 $78,063 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 $136,700, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 25.8% 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 11.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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