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Faulkner County

Economy

  • Median Household Income: $61,273

  • Per Capita Income: $48,161

  • Unemployment Rate: 2.9%

  • Families Below Poverty Level: 10.1%

 

Education

  • High School Graduate or Higher: 93.0%

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 32.5%

 

Population

  • 2010 Census: 113,237

  • 2023 Estimate: 127,665 (+14.8% since 2010)

  • 2028 Projection: 130,964 (+0.8% from 2023)

  • Median Age: 34.0

  • Minority Population: 21.3%

  • Age Breakdown:

    • Under 18: 22.3%

    • Ages 18–64: 63.6%

    • Ages 65+: 14.1%

 

Key Insights

  • Strong employment base in healthcare, retail, and education

  • Information sector is the fastest-growing and highest-paid

  • Steady population growth, with a high educational attainment rate

  • Low unemployment and poverty levels compared to many counties in the region

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Lonoke County

Economy

  • Median Household Income: $68,078

  • Per Capita Income: $48,433

  • Unemployment Rate: 2.7%

  • Families Below Poverty Line: 8.5%

 

Education

  • High School Graduate or Higher: 89.9%

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 19.9%

 

Population

  • 2010 Census: 68,356

  • 2023 Estimate: 75,225 (+11.1% since 2010)

  • 2028 Projection: 77,840 (+2.5% from 2023)

  • Median Age: 37.5

  • Minority Population: 15.5%

  • Age Breakdown:

    • Under 18: 24.5%

    • Ages 18–64: 60.6%

    • Ages 65+: 14.9%

 

Key Insights

  • Highest median household income among CAPDD counties

  • Strong job growth in retail trade and administrative support services

  • Modest but steady population growth

  • Youth-heavy demographic, with the highest minor population share (24.5%)

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Monroe County

Economy

  • Median Household Income: $41,786

  • Per Capita Income: $40,123

  • Unemployment Rate: 3.9%

  • Families Below Poverty Line: 20.2%

 

Education

  • High School Graduate or Higher: 80.2%

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14.2%

 

Population

  • 2010 Census: 8,149

  • 2023 Estimate: 6,564 (-20.1% since 2010)

  • 2028 Projection: 6,171 (-5.2% from 2023)

  • Median Age: 45.4

  • Minority Population: 46.3%

  • Age Breakdown:

    • Under 18: 22.8%

    • Ages 18–64: 53.1%

    • Ages 65+: 24.1%

 

Key Insights

  • Declining population with continued projected loss

  • High poverty rate (20.2%) and low educational attainment

  • Most industries are in decline, especially wholesale trade, manufacturing, and agriculture

  • Despite industry decline, agriculture and wholesale trade offer high average wages

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Prairie County

Economy

  • Median Household Income: $47,045

  • Per Capita Income: $43,530

  • Unemployment Rate: 3.1%

  • Families Below Poverty Line: 5.2% 

 

Education

  • High School Graduate or Higher: 85.6%

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 16.0%

 

Population

  • 2010 Census: 8,715

  • 2023 Estimate: 8,069 (-7.8% since 2010)

  • 2028 Projection: 7,886 (-1.9% from 2023)

  • Median Age: 45.8

  • Minority Population: 14.7%

  • Age Breakdown:

    • Under 18: 20.5%

    • Ages 18–64: 55.2%

    • Ages 65+: 24.3%

 

Key Insights

  • Agriculture is the top employer and highest-paying sector, despite declining

  • Most industries have flat or negative forecasts

  • Population decline continues with shrinking workforce

  • Low poverty rate and moderate educational attainment

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Pulaski County

Economy

  • Median Household Income: $58,326

  • Per Capita Income: $61,575 

  • Unemployment Rate: 3.2%

  • Families Below Poverty Line: 12.2%

 

Education

  • High School Graduate or Higher: 92.1%

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 37.0%

 

Population

  • 2010 Census: 382,748

  • 2023 Estimate: 399,145 (+4.5% since 2010)

  • 2028 Projection: 403,853 (+1.0% growth expected)

  • Median Age: 37.9

  • Minority Population: 49.8%

  • Age Breakdown:

    • Under 18: 22.9%

    • Ages 18–64: 60.0%

    • Ages 65+: 17.0%

 

Key Insights

  • Pulaski County is the most populous and economically diverse county in Central Arkansas.

  • It is home to the state capitol, largest healthcare systems, and major infrastructure.

  • Transportation & warehousing is the fastest-growing sector.

  • Finance and professional services are the highest-paying industries.

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Saline County

Economy

  • Median Household Income: $73,236 

  • Per Capita Income: $52,328

  • Unemployment Rate: 2.7%

  • Families Below Poverty Line: 6.8%

 

Education

  • High School Graduate or Higher: 91.9%

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 28.5%

 

Population

  • 2010 Census: 107,118

  • 2023 Estimate: 127,357 (+21.0% since 2010)

  • 2028 Projection: 133,770 (+3.2% from 2023)

  • Median Age: 40.4

  • Minority Population: 18.9%

  • Age Breakdown:

    • Under 18: 22.8%

    • Ages 18–64: 58.5%

    • Ages 65+: 18.7%

 

Key Insights

  • Fastest population growth among CAPDD counties since 2010

  • Strongest income levels, both median household and per capita

  • Robust growth in construction, transportation, and professional services

  • Professional & Technical Services are the fastest-growing and highest-paying

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Our Region

Central Arkansas Workforce serves Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski, and Saline Counties.

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(Information Below is Courtesy of CAPDD CEDS Report)

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