Population 5,521 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in 65th Street West
Household size in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in 65th Street West holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.57, even as the national average fell. Only two of Little Rock's 22 neighborhoods have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.7 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.6 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −11.0 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
65th Street West is young: half of its residents are under 24.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 35.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only one other Little Rock neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in 65th Street West (20.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in 65th Street West
Renters in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.3% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.8% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in 65th Street West rent: 52.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 46.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 14.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in 65th Street West: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 11.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in 65th Street West run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $586 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $840 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $961 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,103 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$517 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
Rent in 65th Street West runs $1,103 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $517 a month from 2006–10, an 88% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in 65th Street West
Bachelor's degrees in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in 65th Street West: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. 65th Street West has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Little Rock neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.8% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in 65th Street West never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 8.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. No other Little Rock neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in 65th Street West
| Period | 65th Street West | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in 65th Street West has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 9.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
65th Street West compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65th Street West | 2.81 | 24.6 | 20.2% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,103 | 15.2% | 77.8% | 2.1% |
| Westwood | 2.44 | 43.4 | 16.2% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 1986 | $1,150 | 34.1% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
| Wakefield | 2.44 | 36.4 | 24.7% | 63.2% | 19.3% | 1966 | $906 | 14.1% | 89.3% | 3.1% |
| Cloverdale Watson | 1.91 | 38.7 | 15.4% | 63.3% | 7.2% | 1979 | $858 | 15.6% | 85.8% | 19.2% |
| Upper Baseline | 3.16 | 23.0 | 40.2% | 73.1% | 10.4% | 1976 | $1,057 | 11.5% | 78.7% | 3.4% |
| Chicot West | 3.12 | 29.0 | 13.5% | 33.8% | 5.2% | 1984 | $1,179 | 20.3% | 82.7% | 7.0% |
| John Barrow | 2.43 | 41.8 | 17.4% | 54.4% | 13.8% | 1979 | $1,129 | 26.9% | 89.5% | 7.5% |
| Boyle Park | 2.10 | 28.6 | 35.5% | 44.3% | 13.6% | 1964 | $1,179 | 30.5% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| Oak Forest | 2.36 | 32.1 | 18.1% | 58.1% | 16.0% | 1963 | $1,010 | 18.6% | 90.2% | 8.3% |
| Stephens | 2.14 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 51.0% | 20.0% | 1975 | $1,107 | 14.4% | 86.5% | 4.8% |
| Otter Creek Crystal | 2.55 | 37.6 | 24.8% | 47.8% | 4.1% | 1994 | $1,098 | 32.0% | 89.4% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up 65th Street West. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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