Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR

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    2024 Population
    131,322
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.4
    0.26% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.7%
    0.00271% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $54,511
    3.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $158,300
    6.96% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    51,697
    1.38% 1-year decline

    About

    10.7% of the households in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties 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.

    96.5% of the residents in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR are Arkansas Tech University (5,074 degrees awarded in 2024), University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton (1,149 degrees), and University of the Ozarks (184 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was $158,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

    Most people in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR is home to a population of 131k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.62% of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR residents were born outside of the country (7.38k people).

    In 2024, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.22k Other (Hispanic) and 4.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR are Spanish (11,294 households), Other Languages of Asia (412 households), and German (305 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    65,615
    Women
    50%
    65,621
    Men
    50%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 131,236 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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    Citizenship

    96.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.5% of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      103k ± 414
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      6.22k ± 676
    3. White (Hispanic)
      4.6k ± 830
    12.2%
    Hispanic Population
    16k people

    In 2024, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.22k Other (Hispanic) and 4.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.2% of the people in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR are hispanic (16k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,764 ± 1,485 people
    2. El Salvador
      1,227 ± 856 people
    3. Philippines
      346 ± 456 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was Mexico, the natal country of 3,764 Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR residents, followed by El Salvador with 1,227 and Philippines with 346.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.62%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7.38k people
    6.08%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    7.95k people

    As of 2024, 5.62% of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR residents (7.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was 6.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      11,294 households (9.14%)
    2. Other Languages of Asia
      412 households (0.334%)
    3. German
      305 households (0.247%)

    10.7% of the households in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was Spanish. 9.14% of the households in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,560 ± 273
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,937 ± 370
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,048 ± 211

    Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.3% of the population of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 26.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,478 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.67%
    Uninsured
    38.5%
    Employer Coverage
    26.4%
    Medicaid
    12.9%
    Medicare
    12.6%
    Non-Group
    1.94%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR grew by 2.1% from 7.51% to 7.67%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR employs 51.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR were Construction (3,853 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,641 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (3,411 people), and the highest paying industries were Car Dealers ($168,245), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($134,200), and Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($107,430).

    Males in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,105. The income inequality in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    23,985
    Women
    46.4%
    27,712
    Men
    53.6%

    The workforce of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR in 2024 was 51,697 people, with 46.4% woman, and 53.6% men.

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    Occupations

    51.7k
    2024 Value
    −1.38%
    1 Year decline
    ± −1.38%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −1.38%, from 52.4k employees to 51.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,877 people), Other managers (1,210 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    51.7k
    2024 Value
    −1.38%
    1 Year decline
    ± −1.38%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR declined at a rate of −1.38%, from 52.4k employees to 51.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR, are Construction (3,853 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,641 people), and Animal slaughtering & processing (3,411 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR, though some of these residents may live in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,838
    Median earning men ± $2,280
    $31,273
    Median earning women ± $815

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,922), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,991), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,993).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,750), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,507), and Construction ($36,408).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    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

    Voting results are not available for Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR awarded 6,426 degrees. The student population of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,040 male students and 6,793 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR are White (4,746 and 77.2%), Hispanic or Latino (698 and 11.4%), Black or African American (265 and 4.31%), and Two or More Races (252 and 4.1%).

    The largest universities in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas Tech University (5,074 and 79%), University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton (1,149 and 17.9%), and University of the Ozarks (184 and 2.86%).

    The most popular majors in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR are General Studies (1,544 and 24%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (378 and 5.88%), and Medical Administrative Assistant (347 and 5.4%).

    The median tuition costs are $24,950 for private four year colleges, and $5,995 and $11,989 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 11,833 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 11,833 students enrolled in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,306 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      1,536 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      163 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      139 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was General Studies with 1,536 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Arkansas Tech University
      5,074 degrees awarded
    2. University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
      1,149 degrees awarded
    3. University of the Ozarks
      184 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas Tech University with 5,074 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,602 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR, which is 0.68 times less than the 3,824 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,746 degrees mean that there were 6.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 698 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,679) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,954) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.992% of women were in the same situation.

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

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (37.6k), Some college (23.5k), and Secondary Education (15.9k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was $158,300 in 2024, which is 0.476 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $148,000 to $158,300, a 6.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR is 71.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $158,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,329
    $36,533
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,379

    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 Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.3% of the housing units in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $54,511
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,961
    51.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,581

    In 2024, the median household income of the 51.3k households in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR grew to $54,511 from the previous year's value of $52,728.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.415
    2024 Wage GINI in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR
    0.431
    2023 Wage GINI in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.67% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.2%)
    2. Carpooled (10.7%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.71%)

    In 2024, 80.2% of workers in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (5.71%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    21.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.49% of the workforce in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR (22.5k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pope, Johnson & Conway Counties PUMA, AR is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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