CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 31
Arkansas · Pulaski County · 1,084 residents · 0.847 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low income in AR#210 US$16,319#3highest high poverty in AR#353 US59.9%#13lowest low education in AR#814 US4.2%#70lowest low broadband in AR73.5%TRACT SHAPE · Pulaski County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 31 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,319. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 59.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the Pulaski County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,084
+16%since 2020
from 937 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
−4%since 2020
from 49.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$16,319
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,265
−35%since 2020
from $17,323 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.9%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+38%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
Information15.7%
Other services5.4%
Public administration5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$798
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $656 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(168)
Black81.6%(765)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.7%(353)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(57)
Black91.9%(996)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(24)
Diversity Score19.1%(207)
Diversity Score
19
−49%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
+55%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
46.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 1,084 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 $16,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $798 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.2% 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 59.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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