CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42.28
Arkansas · Pulaski County · 2,827 residents · 1.858 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12highest education in AR69.8%#40highest per-capita income in AR$57,673#57highest rent in AR$1,373#82lowest low poverty in AR5.6%TRACT SHAPE · Pulaski County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 42.28 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,357. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $293,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Pulaski County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% 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
2,827
+18%since 2020
from 2,399 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,522 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 1,291 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−14%since 2020
from 47.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,357
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,216 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,673
+19%since 2020
from $48,628 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+31.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+16%since 2020
from 0.411 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Other services4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Public administration3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Retail trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$293,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $255,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,373
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,142 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−11%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(2,093)
Black12.2%(292)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28%(672)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(1,593)
Black29.1%(823)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(68)
Asian11.2%(317)
Other0.9%(26)
Diversity Score73.1%(2,065)
Diversity Score
73
+161%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.8 min
+6%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
19.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
57.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
10.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 2,827 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 $83,357 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 $293,900, and the typical rent is about $1,373 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.8% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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