Little Rock, Arkansas
City Overview
As of 2007, Little Rock's population is 184,422 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.70 percent.
The median home cost in Little Rock is $172,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Little Rock's cost of living is 19.72% Lower than the U.S. average.
Little Rock public schools spend $6,290 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Little Rock.
The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 4.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Little Rock jobs have Increased by 2.53 percent.
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People
The 2007 Little Rock, AR, population is 184,422. There are 1,587 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Little Rock, AR
The median age is 35.1. The US median is 37.6. 51.71% of people in Little Rock, AR, are married. 12.28% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.33 people. 16.97% of people are married, with children. 11.49% have children, but are single.
Race in Little Rock, AR
50.74% of people are white, 44.31% are black, 2.07% are asian, 0.25% are native american, and 2.85% claim 'Other'.
2.67% of the people in Little Rock, AR, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 97.33% are non-hispanic).
Little Rock People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Little Rock, AR, is 4.70%, with job growth of 2.53%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.95%.
Little Rock, AR Taxes
Little Rock, AR,sales tax rate is 7.50%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Little Rock, AR Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $26,753, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $43,095.
Little Rock Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.53% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.95% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $26,753 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $43,095 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.64% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.12% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.76% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.29% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.22% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.62% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.77% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.23% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.54% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.80% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 15.06% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 26.83% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.73% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.95% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.13% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 5.65% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.66% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Little Rock, AR, is $172,600. Home appreciation is -2.70% over the last year. The median age of Little Rock, AR, real estate is 32 years.
Little Rock, AR Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 38.42% of the Little Rock, AR, population. 8.73% of houses and apartments in Little Rock, AR, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Little Rock Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 32 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $172,600 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.70% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 52.52% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.73% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 38.42% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.85 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.23% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 5.76% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 13.03% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 13.50% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 12.38% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.27% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.67% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 10.15% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.33% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.06% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.48% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.58% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.59% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 5.34% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.30% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 15.77% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 23.65% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 17.42% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.20% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.76% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 7.97% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 596 physicians per capita in Little Rock, AR. The US average is 170.
Little Rock, AR Health Index
Air quality in Little Rock, AR is 23 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Little Rock, AR is 89 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 17 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Little Rock Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Little Rock, AR, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Little Rock, AR, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Little Rock Crime SperlingViews
an ok place : I have lived in Little Rock, for seven years now. It is true that the crime rate is high, for the city. However three quarters of that takes place in the south and east... (read more)Little Rock: Crime rate is pretty high here and not much to do here from cultural standpoint can't wait to leave.... (read more)Hillbilly's in Little Rock: Are there ANY Hillbilly's in Little Rock?... (read more)Have an opinion about Little Rock? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Little Rock Click Here
Climate
Little Rock, AR, gets 52 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 96.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Little Rock, AR. The July high is around 92 degrees. The January low is 32. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 31 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Little Rock Climate SperlingViews
Hillbilly's in Little Rock: Are there ANY Hillbilly's in Little Rock?... (read more)Little Rock is Great: Little Rock has about 200,000 in the city and more or less 800,000 in the metropolitan area. It it the governmental, financial, business, and cultural center of the... (read more)City life: If you are looking for city life, then Little Rock may not be a good choice. There are tons of things to do but, it's all basically outdoors, adventure type stuff. It's... (read more)Have an opinion about Little Rock? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Little Rock Click Here
Educate
Little Rock, AR, schools spend $6,290 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 426 students per librarian, and 298 children per counselor in Little Rock, AR schools.
Little Rock Education SperlingViews
I love LR: I've lived in LR for my entire life and have traveled to many places and can not find any place I would rather live. Of course my friends and family being here doesn't... (read more)Don't Move to Little Rock: I have lived downtown for several years. I've had my car smashed into and the stereo stolen three times. I'm trying to relocate. It used to be better...but the crime has... (read more)re: To "C" from May 31 - 6/26/2007: Seems to me you are the one who sits on your computer all day responding to everyone who has negative opinions about Little Rock. And I get out plenty, thank you very... (read more)Have an opinion about Little Rock? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Little Rock Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Little Rock, AR, takes 21 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Little Rock Transportation SperlingViews
northwest arkansas area has more going for it, tha: there is more jobs, more upscale stores, dining, etc in the fayetteville-bentonville area.
and it is the 6th fastest growing metro area in the nation. so i would for... (read more)Hillbilly's in Little Rock: Are there ANY Hillbilly's in Little Rock?... (read more)Little Rock is Great: Little Rock has about 200,000 in the city and more or less 800,000 in the metropolitan area. It it the governmental, financial, business, and cultural center of the... (read more)Have an opinion about Little Rock? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Little Rock Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Little Rock, AR is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Little Rock, AR is more expensive.
Overall, Little Rock, AR cost of living is 80.28.
Little Rock Cost of Living SperlingViews
Excellent Place to Live: Little Rock is an excellent place to live and raise a family. It's a slower pace than most well known cities and the metropolitan area is actually Little Rock, North... (read more)Trying to get info about cost of living in Little : I am considering a move to the Little Rock area since I have family there. I currently live in LA, and it's just too expensive, crowded, and overall not the best place... (read more)cost of living is skewed here: This is a cheap place to live, but the prices of luxury homes and the incomes of the uber wealthy mess up the averages. The gap between rich and poor here is like that... (read more)Have an opinion about Little Rock? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Little Rock Click Here
Religion
59.14% of the people in Little Rock, AR are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 8.15% are Catholic; 43.80% are Protestant; 0.64% are LDS; 5.84% are another Christian faith; 0.30% in Little Rock, AR are Jewish; 0.14% are an eastern faith; 0.27% affilite with Islam.
Little Rock Religion SperlingViews
I love LR: I've lived in LR for my entire life and have traveled to many places and can not find any place I would rather live. Of course my friends and family being here doesn't... (read more)Don't Move to Little Rock: I have lived downtown for several years. I've had my car smashed into and the stereo stolen three times. I'm trying to relocate. It used to be better...but the crime has... (read more)re: To "C" from May 31 - 6/26/2007: Seems to me you are the one who sits on your computer all day responding to everyone who has negative opinions about Little Rock. And I get out plenty, thank you very... (read more)Have an opinion about Little Rock? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Little Rock Click Here
| Percent Religious | 59.14% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 8.15% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 43.80% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.64% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 26.83% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.28% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 4.24% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.96% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 9.13% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.37% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.84% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.30% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.27% | 0.54% |
Voting
55.03% of the people in Little Rock, AR are registered as Democrats. 44.20% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.77%.
Little Rock Voting SperlingViews
an ok place : I have lived in Little Rock, for seven years now. It is true that the crime rate is high, for the city. However three quarters of that takes place in the south and east... (read more)Little Rock: Crime rate is pretty high here and not much to do here from cultural standpoint can't wait to leave.... (read more)Hillbilly's in Little Rock: Are there ANY Hillbilly's in Little Rock?... (read more)Have an opinion about Little Rock? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Little Rock Click Here
