North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR

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2021 Population

209,303

0.787% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AJohn Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.2

0.526% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.7%

1.02% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,860

3.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$161,200

3.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

92,949

2.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR had a population of 209k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $54,860. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR grew from 207,668 to 209,303, a 0.787% increase and its median household income grew from $53,020 to $54,860, a 3.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (56.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.46%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%), and White (Hispanic) (1.72%).

5.62% of the households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pulaski County (Outer)--North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR are University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (1,800 degrees awarded in 2021), Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock (163 degrees), and The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock (460987) (113 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was $161,200, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

Most people in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR borders Little Rock City PUMA, AR, Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, Saline County PUMA, AR, Pope, Johnson, Yell, Conway & Perry Counties PUMA, AR, and Jefferson, Grant & Arkansas (Northwest) Counties PUMA, AR.

About the photo: T. R. Pugh Memorial Park (or The Old Mill) is a re-creation of an 1880s era water-powered grist mill located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It was used in the opening scenes of the movie classic Gone With The Wind. In 2010, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Population & Diversity

North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR is home to a population of 209k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.22% of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (8.84k people).

In 2021, there were 1.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR are Spanish (5,610 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,032 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (572 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

108,318

Women

51.7%

101,029

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 209,347 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 2.32k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
68.5k ± 2.32k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.24k ± 1.18k

4.61%

Hispanic Population

9.65k people

4.61% of the people in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR are hispanic (9.65k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,060 ± 1,109 people
India
877 ± 726 people
Philippines
804 ± 695 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 2,060 North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR residents, followed by India with 877 and Philippines with 804.

Foreign-Born Population

4.22%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.84k people

3.93%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.16k people

As of 2021, 4.22% of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR residents (8.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was 3.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,610 households (2.86%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,032 households (0.525%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
572 households (0.291%)

5.62% of the households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was Spanish. 2.86% of the households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,973 ± 556
Gulf War (2001-)
4,140 ± 548
Gulf War (1990s)
3,437 ± 549

North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR employs 92.9k people. The largest industries in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,167 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,693 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,322 people), and the highest paying industries are Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($178,892), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($165,457), and Veterinary services ($153,735).

Males in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,892. The income inequality in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

46,078

Women

50.6%

44,994

Men

49.4%

The workforce of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR in 2020 was 91,072 people, with 50.6% woman, and 49.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

92.9k

2021 Value

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 2.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 91.1k employees to 92.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, are Registered nurses (2,916 people), Customer service representatives (2,410 people), and Other managers (2,389 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

92.9k

2021 Value

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 2.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 91.1k employees to 92.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,167 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,693 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,322 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,935

Median earning men ± $1,467

$33,987

Median earning women ± $1,240

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,417), Information ($63,547), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,386).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($54,280), Construction ($53,419), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,270).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in Arkansas. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

N/AJohn Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

N/ATom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR awarded 2,189 degrees. The student population of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,653 male students and 3,599 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR are White (1,122 and 51.8%), followed by Black or African American (774 and 35.8%), Hispanic or Latino (94 and 4.34%), and Unknown (66 and 3.05%).

The largest universities in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (1,800 and 82.2%), Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock (163 and 7.45%), and The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock (460987) (113 and 5.16%).

The most popular majors in Pulaski County (Outer)--North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (579 and 26.5%), Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (149 and 6.81%), and Welding Technology (104 and 4.75%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,252 (31.5% men and 68.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,252 students enrolled in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, 31.5% men and 68.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,217 records, of which 65.8% were women and 34.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
200 degree-majors awarded
Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
149 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
63 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Pulaski County (Outer)--North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 200 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Pulaski County (Outer)--North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
1,800 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock
163 degrees awarded
The Salon Professional Academy-North Little Rock (460987)
113 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College with 1,800 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 707 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR, which is 0.477 times less than the 1,482 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,122 degrees mean that there were 1.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 774 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($4,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($772) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.528% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (49.4k), Some college (38.8k), and Bachelors Degree (28.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was $161,200 in 2021, which is 0.658 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,300 to $161,200, a 3.8% increase. The homeownership rate in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR is 61.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR is $54,860. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

Housing

Property

$161,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,380

$52,504

Median Property Taxes

±$1,972

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.4%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.4% of the housing units in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was Benton County PUMA, AR with a value of $76,887, followed by Saline County PUMA, AR and Faulkner & Lonoke Counties PUMA, AR, with respective values of $68,605 and $58,189.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,860

Median Household Income

± $2,127

85.6k

Number of Households

± 2,675

In 2021, the median household income of the 85.6k households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR grew to $54,860 from the previous year's value of $53,020.

The following chart displays the households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR

In 2021, the income inequality in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.428% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (9.13%)
Worked At Home (6.88%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.13%) and those who worked at home (6.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR (32.4k out of 206k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 4.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1507 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2087 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 399 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 2.39% decrease from the previous year (1,507 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Arkansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.22%

Uninsured

40%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

4.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR grew by 17% from 7.03% to 8.22%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Little Rock, Sherwood & Jacksonville Cities PUMA, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.