Population 13,759 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in John Barrow
Household size in John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in John Barrow has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.51, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
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 John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
John Barrow skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northeast.
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 John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in John Barrow (17.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 John Barrow
Renters in John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.0% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.4% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in John Barrow rent: 54.4% 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 owners, 46.4% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 12.0 points from 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 John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in John Barrow: 13.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in John Barrow was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Little Rock area overall, where the median home dates to 1988. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $783 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $804 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $890 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,129 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$346 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in John Barrow pays $1,129 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $346 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 John Barrow
Bachelor's degrees in John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in John Barrow than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in John Barrow have finished high school as nationally: 89.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Little Rock area as a whole (92.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 John Barrow
| Period | John Barrow | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in John Barrow runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Few Little Rock neighborhoods have higher unemployment: only two of 22. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
John Barrow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Westwood | 2.44 | 43.4 | 16.2% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 1986 | $1,150 | 34.1% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
| Briarwood | 1.87 | 35.8 | 9.4% | 61.0% | 14.1% | 1979 | $1,155 | 45.5% | 95.5% | 3.8% |
| Woodland Edge | 2.38 | 34.1 | 3.1% | 35.8% | 2.6% | 2010 | $1,796 | 65.8% | 95.8% | 0.7% |
| Oak Forest | 2.36 | 32.1 | 18.1% | 58.1% | 16.0% | 1963 | $1,010 | 18.6% | 90.2% | 8.3% |
| Walnut Valley | 1.91 | 31.4 | 15.7% | 71.9% | 16.1% | 1982 | $1,033 | 43.2% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| Midtown | 2.19 | 37.9 | 8.8% | 34.0% | 12.0% | 1969 | $1,044 | 67.1% | 98.0% | 1.9% |
| 65th Street West | 2.81 | 24.6 | 20.2% | 52.8% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,103 | 15.2% | 77.8% | 2.1% |
| Reservoir | 2.56 | 32.9 | 37.5% | 47.1% | 18.2% | 1979 | $986 | 36.0% | 96.2% | 5.3% |
| Stephens | 2.14 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 51.0% | 20.0% | 1975 | $1,107 | 14.4% | 86.5% | 4.8% |
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 John Barrow. 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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