Craighead County, AR

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    2024 Population
    113,249
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.1%
    5.51% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $59,548
    3.36% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $210,400
    5.89% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    52,440
    2.21% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Craighead 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.

    97.5% of the residents in Craighead County, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Arkansas State University (5,548 degrees awarded in 2024) and Arthur's Beauty College (33 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Craighead County, AR was $210,400, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.

    Most people in Craighead County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Craighead County, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Craighead County, AR is home to a population of 113k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.74% of Craighead County, AR residents were born outside of the country (4.24k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.2k people) in Craighead County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.5% of Craighead County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Craighead County, AR was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Craighead County, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      80.2k ± 662
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      18.8k ± 602
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.4k ± 634
    6.31%
    Hispanic Population
    7.15k people

    In 2024, there were 4.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.2k people) in Craighead County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.31% of the people in Craighead County, AR are hispanic (7.15k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.74%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.24k people
    3.62%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.06k people

    As of 2024, 3.74% of Craighead County, AR residents (4.24k 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 Craighead County, AR was 3.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,906 ± 319
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,243 ± 325
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      679 ± 190

    Craighead County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.8% of the population of Craighead County, AR has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 25.7% on Medicaid, 9.95% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Craighead County, AR see 813 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (813 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1256 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    813 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Craighead County, AR

    Primary care physicians in Craighead County, AR see an average of 813 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (813 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

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.18%
    Uninsured
    40.8%
    Employer Coverage
    25.7%
    Medicaid
    9.95%
    Medicare
    13.7%
    Non-Group
    1.69%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Craighead County, AR declined by 2.81% from 8.42% to 8.18%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.42 in Craighead County, AR.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    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 37.5% in Craighead County, AR.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.93% in Craighead County, AR.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Occupations

    52.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,081
    2.21%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Craighead County, AR grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 51.3k employees to 52.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Craighead County, AR, are Management Occupations (5,547 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,436 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,163 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Craighead County, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    52.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,081
    2.21%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Craighead County, AR grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 51.3k employees to 52.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Craighead County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,686 people), Retail Trade (6,425 people), and Manufacturing (6,096 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Craighead County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Craighead County, 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

    $45,336
    Median earning men ± $2,259
    $36,049
    Median earning women ± $2,081

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($82,993), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,292), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,474).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($61,123), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,332), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,418).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 167
      Retail Trade
    2. 166
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 162
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $715k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $429k
      Manufacturing
    3. $218k
      Retail Trade

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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 Craighead County, 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

    Most students graduating from Universities in Craighead County, AR are White (4,030 and 75.3%), Black or African American (786 and 14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (224 and 4.18%), and Two or More Races (151 and 2.82%).

    The largest universities in Craighead County, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University (5,548 and 99.4%) and Arthur's Beauty College (33 and 0.591%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are Liberal Arts & Sciences (902 and 16.2%), Elementary & Middle School Administration (706 and 12.7%), and Registered Nursing (413 and 7.4%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,488 for in-state students and $13,920 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 15,795 students enrolled in Craighead County, AR, 33.8% men and 66.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,059 records, of which 67% were women and 33% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Arkansas State University
      5,548 degrees awarded
    2. Arthur's Beauty College
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University with 5,548 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,721 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Craighead County, AR, which is 0.446 times less than the 3,860 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 4,030 degrees mean that there were 5.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 786 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Craighead County, AR was $210,400 in 2024, which is 0.632 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $198,700 to $210,400, a 5.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Craighead County, AR is 60.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Craighead County, AR have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Craighead County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Craighead County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.81%.

    Housing

    Property

    $210,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,913
    $26,712
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,285

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

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    Rent vs Own

    60.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.1% of the housing units in Craighead County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.2%.

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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.
    $59,548
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,493
    44.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,943

    In 2024, the median household income of the 44.4k households in Craighead County, AR grew to $59,548 from the previous year's value of $57,615.

    The following chart displays the households in Craighead 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 N/A range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Craighead County, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.5%)
    2. Carpooled (9.64%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.77%)

    In 2024, 81.5% of workers in Craighead County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.64%) and those who worked at home (6.77%).

    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

    19.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Craighead County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Craighead 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 Craighead County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Craighead County, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Craighead County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.81%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    20.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Craighead County, AR (22k out of 109k 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 Craighead 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 23.1% of the children was living in poverty in Craighead County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 431 in Craighead County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 48.9% per 100,000 population.

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