Poverty Rate in Washington County, Arkansas
In Washington County, Arkansas, an estimated 36,490 of 245,921 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Washington County, Arkansas?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Arkansas is 14.8%.
- How many people in Washington County, Arkansas live in poverty?
In Washington County, Arkansas, an estimated 36,490 of 245,921 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Arkansas compare to the average for Arkansas?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Arkansas is 11.9% lower than the Arkansas average. In Washington County, Arkansas, an estimated 14.8% of 245,921 people live in poverty. In Arkansas, 16.8% of 2,958,098 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Washington County, Arkansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Washington County, Arkansas is 17.46% higher than the US average. In Washington County, Arkansas, an estimated 14.8% of 245,921 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Canehill, Arkansas 0% of 90 people.
- Cincinnati, Arkansas 1.3% of 619 people.
- Elkins, Arkansas 5.5% of 3,623 people.
- Elm Springs, Arkansas 11.2% of 2,693 people.
- Evansville, Arkansas 0% of 74 people.
Black or African American
23.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Arkansas
2022
23.1% of 8 thousand people
White
12.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
12.5% of 157 thousand people
Some other race
20.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
20.1% of 12 thousand people
Two or more races
15.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
15.3% of 62 thousand people
Hispanic
11.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
11.6% of 48 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
12.7% of 150 thousand people
Under 18 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
13.3% of 59 thousand people
Under 5 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
13.9% of 16 thousand people
5 to 17 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
13.1% of 43 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
13.3% of 59 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
14.9% of 160 thousand people
18 to 34 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
23.4% of 70 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
8.4% of 91 thousand people
60 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
11.7% of 45 thousand people
65 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
12.2% of 31 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
9.6% of 159 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
15.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
15.8% of 20 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
11.8% of 44 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
9.1% of 36 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
6.2% of 58 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
9% of 137 thousand people
Employed
8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
8% of 133 thousand people
Male
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
6.9% of 70 thousand people
Female
9.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
9.3% of 62 thousand people
Unemployed
38.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
38.3% of 4 thousand people
Male
13.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
13.8% of 2 thousand people
Female
57.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
57.1% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
14.1% of 200 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
3% of 98 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
24.4% of 44 thousand people
Did not work
25.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
25.3% of 57 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
33.5% of 57 thousand people
Male
33.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
33.4% of 30 thousand people
Female
33.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
33.7% of 27 thousand people
18 to 24 years
65.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
65.5% of 17 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
13% of 14 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
12.3% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
21.7% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
26.4% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
27.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
27.5% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
28.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
28.1% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
4.8% of 26 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
53.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
53.6% of 15 thousand people
Did not work
62.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
62.7% of 16 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
14.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Washington County, Arkansas
2023
14.1%
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