Hot Spring County, AR

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2021 Population

33,096

1.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.6

1.71% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19%

23.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$46,724

0.72% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$102,300

0.0977% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

12,515

5.77% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Hot Spring County, AR had a population of 33.1k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $46,724. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hot Spring County, AR declined from 33,667 to 33,096, a −1.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,390 to $46,724, a 0.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hot Spring County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.837%).

None of the households in Hot Spring 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.

99.4% of the residents in Hot Spring County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hot Spring County, AR are Arkansas State University Three Rivers (535 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hot Spring County, AR was $102,300, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%.

Most people in Hot Spring County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hot Spring County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Hot Spring County, AR borders Clark County, AR, Dallas County, AR, Garland County, AR, Grant County, AR, Montgomery County, AR, and Saline County, AR.

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Population & Diversity

Hot Spring County, AR is home to a population of 33.1k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.843% of Hot Spring County, AR residents were born outside of the country (279 people).

In 2021, there were 7.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.1k people) in Hot Spring County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.68k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 823 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Hot Spring County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hot Spring County, AR was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hot Spring County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.1k ± 94
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.68k ± 124
White (Hispanic)
823 ± 286

3.66%

Hispanic Population

1.21k people

3.66% of the people in Hot Spring County, AR are hispanic (1.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hot Spring 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

0.843%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

279 people

2020 Foreign-Born Population

338 people

As of 2021, 0.843% of Hot Spring County, AR residents (279 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 Hot Spring County, AR was 1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
989 ± 212
Gulf War (1990s)
331 ± 121
Gulf War (2001-)
280 ± 147

Hot Spring County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hot Spring County, AR employs 12.5k people. The largest industries in Hot Spring County, AR are Retail Trade (1,860 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,833 people), and Manufacturing (1,458 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,101), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,920), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,827).

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

12.5k

2021 Value

± 894

−5.77%

1 Year decline

± 10.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hot Spring County, AR declined at a rate of −5.77%, from 13.3k employees to 12.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hot Spring County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,354 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,111 people), and Production Occupations (1,040 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hot Spring 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

12.5k

2021 Value

± 894

−5.77%

1 Year decline

± 10.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hot Spring County, AR declined at a rate of −5.77%, from 13.3k employees to 12.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hot Spring County, AR, are Retail Trade (1,860 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,833 people), and Manufacturing (1,458 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hot Spring County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Hot Spring County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,614

Median earning men ± $3,432

$29,210

Median earning women ± $2,440

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,410), Other Services Except Public Administration ($52,662), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,269).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,487), Public Administration ($34,444), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,636).

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

192
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
130
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
122
Manufacturing

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

$201k
Manufacturing
$70.9k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$33.8k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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 Hot Spring County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 73.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.5%), followed by Other (1.43%).

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 (73.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.43%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Hot Spring County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 73.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.5%), followed by Other (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Hot Spring 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 Hot Spring County, AR awarded 535 degrees. The student population of Hot Spring County, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 750 male students and 847 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hot Spring County, AR are White (336 and 62.8%), followed by Black or African American (135 and 25.2%), Hispanic or Latino (36 and 6.73%), and Two or More Races (22 and 4.11%).

The largest universities in Hot Spring County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University Three Rivers (535 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hot Spring County, AR are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (180 and 33.6%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 and 12.5%), and Registered Nursing (61 and 11.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,597 students enrolled in Hot Spring County, AR, 47% men and 53% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,133 records, of which 49.5% were women and 50.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
67 degrees awarded
General Health Services
28 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hot Spring County, AR was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hot Spring County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

535 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University Three Rivers with 535 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 151 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hot Spring County, AR, which is 0.393 times less than the 384 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 336 degrees mean that there were 2.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 135 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, 2-year ($2,448) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,010) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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 Hot Spring County, AR was $102,300 in 2021, which is 0.418 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $102,400 to $102,300, a 0.0977% decrease. The homeownership rate in Hot Spring County, AR is 78.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hot Spring County, AR have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hot Spring County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hot Spring County, AR is $46,724. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hot Spring County, AR was Census Tract 205 with a value of $60,000, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 206, with respective values of $58,566 and $50,799.

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hot Spring County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.702%.

Housing

Property

$102,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,132

$9,512

Median Property Taxes

±$727

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

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

Rent vs Own

78.8%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.8% of the housing units in Hot Spring County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hot Spring 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 205
Census Tract 203
Census Tract 206

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hot Spring County, AR was Census Tract 205 with a value of $60,000, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 206, with respective values of $58,566 and $50,799.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hot Spring 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.

$46,724

Median Household Income

± $4,035

12.1k

Number of Households

± 850

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.1k households in Hot Spring County, AR grew to $46,724 from the previous year's value of $46,390.

The following chart displays the households in Hot Spring 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hot Spring 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 (80.2%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Walked (3.12%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Hot Spring County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who walked to work (3.12%).

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

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hot Spring County, AR have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.97% of the workforce in Hot Spring County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hot Spring County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.702%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hot Spring County, AR (5.88k out of 30.9k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hot Spring County, AR is White, followed by Black 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 22.5% of the children was living in poverty in Hot Spring County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.9%.

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 230 in Hot Spring County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 230 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

92.7% of the population of Hot Spring County, AR has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 28.5% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hot Spring County, AR see 4824 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.208% increase from the previous year (4814 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3379 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 469 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,824 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hot Spring County, AR

Primary care physicians in Hot Spring County, AR see an average of 4,824 patients per year. This represents a 0.208% increase from the previous year (4,814 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.28%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

28.5%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

2.06%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hot Spring County, AR grew by 4.99% from 6.94% to 7.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hot Spring 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 86.6 in Hot Spring County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hot Spring 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 36.8% in Hot Spring County, AR.

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

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