Population 127,717 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Faulkner County
Household size in Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Faulkner County run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.56 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, Faulkner County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.4, as it has nationally. Only three of Arkansas' 75 counties are 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 Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Faulkner County than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Faulkner County
Renters in Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Faulkner County rent their homes (37.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Faulkner County as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only four have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Faulkner County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Arkansas county has newer homes.
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 Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $679 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $753 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $870 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,105 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$426 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
Rent in Faulkner County runs $1,105 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $426 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
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 Faulkner County
Bachelor's degrees in Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Faulkner County as nationally: 35.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Arkansas' 75 counties, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Faulkner County is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Arkansas county has a higher 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 Faulkner County
| Period | Faulkner County | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Faulkner County has been strong: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of Arkansas' 75 counties have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Faulkner County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner County | 2.53 | 35.9 | 9.7% | 37.7% | 8.8% | 1997 | $1,105 | 35.5% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| Conway County | 2.55 | 41.5 | 13.3% | 25.9% | 15.0% | 1984 | $969 | 20.5% | 90.3% | 6.8% |
| White County | 2.59 | 39.2 | 13.9% | 30.9% | 12.7% | 1992 | $891 | 20.8% | 87.6% | 5.8% |
| Yell County | 2.43 | 40.2 | 14.9% | 32.5% | 11.3% | 1984 | $740 | 14.7% | 82.8% | 3.5% |
| Woodruff County | 2.22 | 46.5 | 8.0% | 35.3% | 17.2% | 1978 | $611 | 15.5% | 82.8% | 6.0% |
| Logan County | 2.49 | 43.2 | 9.7% | 21.6% | 12.9% | 1981 | $717 | 16.4% | 88.5% | 5.0% |
| St. Francis County | 2.39 | 41.3 | 15.0% | 44.5% | 17.5% | 1985 | $742 | 12.6% | 84.3% | 6.5% |
| Cross County | 2.57 | 41.3 | 18.4% | 32.5% | 15.8% | 1982 | $784 | 19.3% | 85.8% | 11.2% |
| Crittenden County | 2.64 | 37.1 | 21.8% | 42.6% | 14.5% | 1984 | $983 | 16.7% | 85.6% | 10.6% |
| Le Flore County | 2.65 | 39.4 | 11.9% | 27.2% | 15.0% | 1984 | $812 | 15.4% | 85.5% | 5.2% |
| Shelby County | 2.64 | 36.8 | 17.4% | 45.9% | 10.2% | 1978 | $1,481 | 33.3% | 89.2% | 7.7% |
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 Faulkner County. 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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