Ashley County, AR

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    2024 Population
    18,429
    2024 Median Age
    42.8
    0.234% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    22.1%
    2.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $44,266
    0.483% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $91,900
    3.49% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Ashley 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.

    98.2% of the residents in Ashley County, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Ashley County, AR are Credence Institute of Beauty (6 degrees awarded in 2017).

    In 2024, the median property value in Ashley County, AR was $91,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

    Most people in Ashley County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ashley County, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Ashley County, AR is home to a population of 18.4k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.2% of Ashley County, AR residents were born outside of the country (406 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.4k people) in Ashley County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 787 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of Ashley County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ashley County, AR was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ashley County, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      12.4k ± 96
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      4.36k ± 185
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      787 ± 178
    6.38%
    Hispanic Population
    1.18k people

    In 2024, there were 2.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.4k people) in Ashley County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 787 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.38% of the people in Ashley County, AR are hispanic (1.18k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ashley County, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.2%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    406 people
    2.06%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    386 people

    As of 2024, 2.2% of Ashley County, AR residents (406 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 Ashley County, AR was 2.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      233 ± 100
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      163 ± 107
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      78 ± 54

    Ashley County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.1% of the population of Ashley County, AR has health coverage, with 26.1% on employee plans, 29.9% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 0.943% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Ashley County, AR see 2,334 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,334 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2294 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1141 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,334 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ashley County, AR

    Primary care physicians in Ashley County, AR see an average of 2,334 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,334 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    9.87%
    Uninsured
    26.1%
    Employer Coverage
    29.9%
    Medicaid
    18.6%
    Medicare
    14.6%
    Non-Group
    0.943%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ashley County, AR grew by 14.5% from 8.63% to 9.87%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 42.1% in Ashley County, AR.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.2% in Ashley County, AR.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,643
    Median earning men ± $3,878
    $27,998
    Median earning women ± $3,237

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($63,646), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,917), and Public Administration ($47,760).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($48,750), Manufacturing ($41,750), and Information ($38,750).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 31
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 30
      Retail Trade
    3. 20
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $85.4k
      Manufacturing
    2. $39.3k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $23.4k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.582%).

    are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. 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 Ashley County, AR. Showing the available data for Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.582%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.582%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Education

    In 2017, universities in Ashley County, AR awarded 6 degrees. The student population of Ashley County, AR in 2016 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 7 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Ashley County, AR are White (5 and 83.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 16.7%).

    The largest universities in Ashley County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Credence Institute of Beauty (6 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Ashley County, AR are General Cosmetology (6 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2016 there were 8 students enrolled in Ashley County, AR, 12.5% men and 87.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7 records, of which 85.7% were women and 14.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    General Cosmetology
    Most Common
    6 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Ashley County, AR was General Cosmetology with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Credence Institute of Beauty
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    6 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Credence Institute of Beauty with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2017, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ashley County, AR, which is 0.2 times less than the 5 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5 degrees mean that there were 5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Ashley County, AR was $91,900 in 2024, which is 0.276 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $88,800 to $91,900, a 3.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Ashley County, AR is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ashley County, AR have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ashley County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ashley County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.37%.

    Housing

    Property

    $91,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,993
    $5,210
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$421

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

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    Rent vs Own

    70.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.8% of the housing units in Ashley County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

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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.
    $44,266
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,356
    7.36k
    Number of Households
    ± 590

    In 2024, the median household income of the 7.36k households in Ashley County, AR declined from $44,266 from the previous year's value of $44,481.

    The following chart displays the households in Ashley 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (84.6%)
    2. Carpooled (8.99%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.25%)

    In 2024, 84.6% of workers in Ashley County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.99%) and those who worked at home (3.25%).

    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

    23.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ashley County, AR have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.77% of the workforce in Ashley County, 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 Ashley County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ashley County, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ashley County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.37%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ashley County, AR (4.05k out of 18.3k 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 35 - 44 and then Females 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ashley County, AR is White, followed by Black 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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 25.2% of the children was living in poverty in Ashley County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.1%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 321 in Ashley County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 36% per 100,000 population.

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