CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9802
Arkansas · Pulaski County · 506 residents · 0.674 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low income in AR#20 US$8,833#2lowest low broadband in AR#212 US52.5%#39lowest low education in AR6.9%#76lowest young in AR30.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Pulaski County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 9802 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $8,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 62.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 86% less than the Pulaski County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
506
+5%since 2020
from 482 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
751 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 715 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
−14%since 2020
from 35.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024506
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$8,833
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$8,253
+11%since 2020
from $7,433 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.1%
Other services7.6%
Public administration7.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$831
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.5%
92.5% rent
Vacancy rate
36.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(255)
Black34.6%(167)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(40)
Asian2.1%(10)
Other2.1%(10)
Diversity Score74%(357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(300)
Black20.8%(105)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(55)
Asian4.9%(25)
Other4.2%(21)
Diversity Score73.7%(373)
Diversity Score
74
Unchangedsince 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
Female
46.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
Foreign born
7.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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 506 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 $8,833 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 $831 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.9% 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 62.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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