Dallas County, AR

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2021 Population

6,645

6.59% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.6

1.11% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.9%

3.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$34,337

2.27% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$78,100

0.128% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dallas County, AR had a population of 6.65k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $34,337. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dallas County, AR declined from 7,114 to 6,645, a −6.59% decrease and its median household income declined from $35,134 to $34,337, a −2.27% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dallas County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (43.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.46%), White (Hispanic) (0.692%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.677%).

None of the households in Dallas 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.

99.8% of the residents in Dallas County, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Dallas County, AR was $78,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Dallas County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Dallas County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Dallas County, AR borders Calhoun County, AR, Clark County, AR, Cleveland County, AR, Grant County, AR, Hot Spring County, AR, and Ouachita County, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

Dallas County, AR is home to a population of 6.65k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.271% of Dallas County, AR residents were born outside of the country (18 people).

In 2021, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.51k people) in Dallas County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 97 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Dallas County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dallas County, AR was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dallas County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.51k ± 7
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.87k ± 124
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
97 ± 85.3

1.1%

Hispanic Population

73 people

1.1% of the people in Dallas County, AR are hispanic (73 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

0.271%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18 people

0.169%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12 people

As of 2021, 0.271% of Dallas County, AR residents (18 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 Dallas County, AR was 0.169%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
123 ± 76
Vietnam
96 ± 64
Gulf War (2001-)
72 ± 66

Dallas County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dallas County, AR employs 2.45k people. The largest industries in Dallas County, AR are Manufacturing (741 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (468 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (183 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($80,759), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,435), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,393).

Employment

Occupations

2.45k

2021 Value

± 340

−12.2%

1 Year decline

± 20.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dallas County, AR declined at a rate of −12.2%, from 2.79k employees to 2.45k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dallas County, AR, are Production Occupations (595 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (202 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (178 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dallas 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

2.45k

2021 Value

± 340

−12.2%

1 Year decline

± 20.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dallas County, AR declined at a rate of −12.2%, from 2.79k employees to 2.45k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dallas County, AR, are Manufacturing (741 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (468 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (183 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dallas County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Dallas County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,230

Median earning men ± $10,662

$32,882

Median earning women ± $8,004

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($51,538), Manufacturing ($50,250), and Construction ($50,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,355), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,500).

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

54
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
46
Retail Trade
40
Manufacturing

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

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 Dallas County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.4%), followed by Other (3.74%).

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 (59.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.74%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dallas County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.4%), followed by Other (3.74%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dallas 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

Completions

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.

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 Dallas County, AR was $78,100 in 2021, which is 0.319 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $78,200 to $78,100, a 0.128% decrease. The homeownership rate in Dallas County, AR is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dallas County, AR have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dallas County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dallas County, AR is $34,337. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dallas County, AR was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $60,446, followed by Census Tract 9701 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $33,750 and $28,182.

Property

$78,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,771

$1,712

Median Property Taxes

±$212

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

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

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2021

58.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.6% of the housing units in Dallas County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dallas 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 9702
Census Tract 9701
Census Tract 9703

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dallas County, AR was Census Tract 9702 with a value of $60,446, followed by Census Tract 9701 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $33,750 and $28,182.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dallas 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.

$34,337

Median Household Income

± $6,191

2.33k

Number of Households

± 259

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.33k households in Dallas County, AR declined from $34,337 from the previous year's value of $35,134.

The following chart displays the households in Dallas 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dallas 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 (83.9%)
Walked (7.48%)
Carpooled (6.86%)

In 2021, 83.9% of workers in Dallas County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (7.48%) and those who carpooled to work (6.86%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dallas County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.82% of the workforce in Dallas County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dallas 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 Dallas County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dallas County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dallas County, AR (775 out of 6.01k 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 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dallas County, AR is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

91.9% of the population of Dallas County, AR has health coverage, with 33.8% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, AR see 7009 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.41% decrease from the previous year (7182 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3401 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 378 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

7,009 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dallas County, AR

Primary care physicians in Dallas County, AR see an average of 7,009 patients per year. This represents a 2.41% decrease from the previous year (7,182 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 15.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.07%

Uninsured

33.8%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

19.3%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dallas County, AR grew by 5.14% from 7.67% to 8.07%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dallas 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 40.7% in Dallas County, AR.

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

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