CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9606
Arkansas · St. Francis County · 6,132 residents · 15.819 sq mi
Notable rankings
#40highest high poverty in AR38.9%#54highest population in AR6,132#55lowest low education in AR8.2%#74lowest low home value in AR$84,000TRACT SHAPE · St. Francis County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 9606 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,604. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 1,171 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,000. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
6,132
−16%since 2020
from 7,303 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
388 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 462 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,604
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,134 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,200
+34%since 2020
from $12,128 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+19%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
Finance & insurance10.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Retail trade9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$84,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $821 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+30%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29%(2,116)
Black64.4%(4,700)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(297)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other2.4%(177)
Diversity Score62.5%(4,561)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(1,512)
Black67.4%(4,132)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(380)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other1.4%(85)
Diversity Score60.1%(3,688)
Diversity Score
60
−4%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.8 min
+4%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
14.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
72.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
Female
27.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 6,132 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 $36,604 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 $84,000, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.2% 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 38.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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