Sebastian County, AR

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2021 Population

127,941

0.212% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

0.264% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.5%

4.72% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$50,226

4.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$136,600

5.65% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,021

0.812% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sebastian County, AR had a population of 128k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $50,226. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sebastian County, AR grew from 127,670 to 127,941, a 0.212% increase and its median household income grew from $47,878 to $50,226, a 4.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sebastian County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.6%), Other (Hispanic) (9.41%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.24%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.43%).

None of the households in Sebastian County, 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.

95.4% of the residents in Sebastian County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sebastian County, AR are University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (1,394 degrees awarded in 2021), Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (175 degrees), and Academy of Salon and Spa (40 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sebastian County, AR was $136,600, and the homeownership rate was 59.7%.

Most people in Sebastian County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sebastian County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Sebastian County, AR borders Crawford County, AR, Franklin County, AR, Logan County, AR, Scott County, AR, Le Flore County, OK, and Sequoyah County, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Sebastian County, AR is home to a population of 128k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.77% of Sebastian County, AR residents were born outside of the country (11.2k people).

In 2021, there were 7.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.7k people) in Sebastian County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12k Other (Hispanic) and 7.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2021 Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.4% of Sebastian County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sebastian County, AR was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sebastian County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sebastian County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.7k ± 122
Other (Hispanic)
12k ± 1.13k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.72k ± 404

14.8%

Hispanic Population

18.9k people

14.8% of the people in Sebastian County, AR are hispanic (18.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sebastian County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,153 ± 6,057 people
El Salvador
16,156 ± 3,112 people
India
9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

Foreign-Born Population

8.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

8.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2021, 8.77% of Sebastian County, AR residents (11.2k 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 Sebastian County, AR was 8.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sebastian County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,494 ± 386
Gulf War (2001-)
2,025 ± 471
Gulf War (1990s)
1,555 ± 319

Sebastian County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sebastian County, AR employs 58k people. The largest industries in Sebastian County, AR are Manufacturing (9,688 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,798 people), and Retail Trade (6,861 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,063), Utilities ($72,458), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,647).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

58k

2021 Value

± 2,106

−0.812%

1 Year decline

± 5.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sebastian County, AR declined at a rate of −0.812%, from 58.5k employees to 58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sebastian County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,447 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,942 people), and Management Occupations (5,391 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sebastian County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58k

2021 Value

± 2,106

−0.812%

1 Year decline

± 5.14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sebastian County, AR declined at a rate of −0.812%, from 58.5k employees to 58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sebastian County, AR, are Manufacturing (9,688 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,798 people), and Retail Trade (6,861 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sebastian County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Sebastian County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,179

Median earning men ± $1,696

$28,846

Median earning women ± $2,073

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,914), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,900).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,321), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,722), and Public Administration ($36,091).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,516
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
921
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
737
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.19M
Manufacturing
$1.43M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$505k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sebastian County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sebastian County, AR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom 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.

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 Sebastian County, AR awarded 1,650 degrees. The student population of Sebastian County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,644 male students and 3,683 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sebastian County, AR are White (1,081 and 66%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (214 and 13.1%), Two or More Races (129 and 7.88%), and Asian (107 and 6.54%).

The largest universities in Sebastian County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (1,394 and 84.5%), Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (175 and 10.6%), and Academy of Salon and Spa (40 and 2.42%).

The most popular majors in Sebastian County, AR are General Business Administration & Management (138 and 8.36%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (137 and 8.3%), and Organizational Leadership (118 and 7.15%).

The median tuition cost in Sebastian County, AR for a public four year colleges is $4,104 for in-state students and $11,376 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Sebastian County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 80%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,327 (41.8% men and 58.2% 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 6,327 students enrolled in Sebastian County, AR, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,842 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
127 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
111 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
101 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sebastian County, AR was General Business Administration & Management with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sebastian County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
1,394 degrees awarded
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
175 degrees awarded
Academy of Salon and Spa
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas-Fort Smith with 1,394 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 744 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sebastian County, AR, which is 0.821 times less than the 906 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 1,081 degrees mean that there were 5.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 214 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

Public, 4-year or above ($4,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,235) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

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 Sebastian County, AR was $136,600 in 2021, which is 0.558 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $129,300 to $136,600, a 5.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Sebastian County, AR is 59.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sebastian County, AR have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sebastian County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sebastian County, AR is $50,226. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sebastian County, AR was Census Tract 10.02 with a value of $88,937, followed by Census Tract 13.01 and Census Tract 12.01, with respective values of $69,833 and $61,389.

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sebastian County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.152%.

Housing

Property

$136,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,798

$30,787

Median Property Taxes

±$1,480

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 Sebastian County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sebastian County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.7% of the housing units in Sebastian County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sebastian County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 10.02
Census Tract 13.01
Census Tract 12.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sebastian County, AR was Census Tract 10.02 with a value of $88,937, followed by Census Tract 13.01 and Census Tract 12.01, with respective values of $69,833 and $61,389.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sebastian County, 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.

$50,226

Median Household Income

± $2,430

51.6k

Number of Households

± 1,970

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.6k households in Sebastian County, AR grew to $50,226 from the previous year's value of $47,878.

The following chart displays the households in Sebastian County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sebastian County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (9.8%)
Worked At Home (4.88%)

In 2021, 81.9% of workers in Sebastian County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.8%) and those who worked at home (4.88%).

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

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sebastian County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Sebastian County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sebastian County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sebastian County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sebastian County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sebastian County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.152%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sebastian County, AR (22.1k out of 126k 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 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sebastian County, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 24% of the children was living in poverty in Sebastian County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 636 in Sebastian County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 21.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.5% of the population of Sebastian County, AR has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 22% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sebastian County, AR see 761 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.55% decrease from the previous year (789 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1276 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 270 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

761 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sebastian County, AR

Primary care physicians in Sebastian County, AR see an average of 761 patients per year. This represents a 3.55% decrease from the previous year (789 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.5%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

22%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sebastian County, AR grew by 6.39% from 10.8% to 11.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sebastian County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.5 in Sebastian County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sebastian County, AR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.2% in Sebastian County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sebastian County, AR.

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