Poverty Rate in West Memphis, Arkansas
In West Memphis, Arkansas, an estimated 5,895 of 23,893 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in West Memphis, Arkansas?
The poverty rate in West Memphis, Arkansas is 24.7%.
- How many people in West Memphis, Arkansas live in poverty?
In West Memphis, Arkansas, an estimated 5,895 of 23,893 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in West Memphis, Arkansas compare to the average for Arkansas?
The poverty rate in West Memphis, Arkansas is 51.53% higher than the Arkansas average. In West Memphis, Arkansas, an estimated 24.7% of 23,893 people live in poverty. In Arkansas, 16.3% of 2,944,289 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in West Memphis, Arkansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in West Memphis, Arkansas is 92.97% higher than the US average. In West Memphis, Arkansas, an estimated 24.7% of 23,893 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
24.7% of 24 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
34.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
34.1% of 6 thousand people
Under 5 years
39.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
39.1% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
31.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
31.6% of 4 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
34.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
34.1% of 6 thousand people
18 to 64 years
22.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
22.1% of 14 thousand people
18 to 34 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
24.2% of 6 thousand people
35 to 64 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
20.5% of 8 thousand people
60 years and over
18% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
18% of 5 thousand people
65 years and over
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
17.5% of 3 thousand people
- Gender
Male
21.4% Poverty Rate for men in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
21.4% of 11 thousand people
Female
27.3% Poverty Rate for women in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
27.3% of 13 thousand people
- Race
White
12.1% Poverty Rate for White people in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
12.1% of 8 thousand people
Black or African American
32.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
32.1% of 15 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
0% of 29 people
Asian
9.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
9.2% of 153 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
0% of 24 people
Two or more races
14.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
14.7% of 896 people
Hispanic
26.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
26.6% of 516 people
White, not Hispanic
11.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
11.1% of 7 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
20.2% of 15 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
38.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
38.3% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
25.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
25.4% of 6 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
13.1% of 5 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
1.5% of 2 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
12.7% of 11 thousand people
Employed
8% Poverty Rate for employed people in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
8% of 10 thousand people
Male
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
5.3% of 4 thousand people
Female
10.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
10.1% of 5 thousand people
Unemployed
43.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
43.1% of 1 thousand people
Male
38.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
38.7% of 789 people
Female
48.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
48.2% of 684 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
21% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
21% of 18 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
5.4% of 7 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
18.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
18.7% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
38% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
38% of 7 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.7% Poverty Rate for single people in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
30.7% of 5 thousand people
Male
26.1% Poverty Rate for single men in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
26.1% of 2 thousand people
Female
34.6% Poverty Rate for single women in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
34.6% of 3 thousand people
18 to 24 years
38.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
38.2% of 497 people
25 to 34 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
20.8% of 919 people
35 to 44 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
19.8% of 742 people
45 to 54 years
40.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
40.4% of 758 people
55 to 64 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
29.4% of 1 thousand people
65 to 74 years
37.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
37.3% of 697 people
75 years and over
36.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
36.8% of 527 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
3.5% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
23.9% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
55.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
55.5% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in West Memphis, Arkansas
2022
24.4%