CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28
Arkansas · Pulaski County · 1,714 residents · 3.723 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent in AR#54 US$300#2lowest low income in AR#75 US$13,165#2highest high poverty in AR#228 US64.4%#5lowest low broadband in AR#367 US58.1%TRACT SHAPE · Pulaski County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 28 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,165. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 432 residents. 7% 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 $86,900. At a median age of 26.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 79% less than the Pulaski County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,714
−20%since 2020
from 2,146 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
460 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 576 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.4
+22%since 2020
from 21.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$13,165
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $9,356 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,704
+79%since 2020
from $8,207 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
−7%since 2020
from 0.635 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
Finance & insurance15.7%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
Wholesale trade10.2%
Retail trade7.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$86,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $295 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
80.9% rent
Vacancy rate
29.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+15%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(33)
Black81.8%(1,755)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(219)
Diversity Score39.5%(849)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(5)
Black98.4%(1,686)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(23)
Diversity Score4%(69)
Diversity Score
4
−90%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
+1%since 2020
from 27.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
30.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
Female
54.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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 1,714 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 $13,165 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.7% 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 64.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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