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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexFort SmithArkansasNational
Income per capita$29,099$23,401$29,829
Median household income$45,233$42,336$55,322
Median income owner occupied$62,741$53,342$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,473$26,724$35,192
Median earnings male$32,435$31,526$36,919
Median earnings female$24,551$22,388$26,250
Unemployment rate3.5%4.0%4.7%
Poverty level18.9%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Fort Smith is 2% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Fort Smith is 18% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Fort Smith is 25% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Fort Smith is 25% higher than the national average

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      $30,152 $45,233 $90,466
      City
      $28,221 $42,336 $84,672
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Fort Smith median earnings by income bracket

      Fort Smith employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.3%11.3%
      Manufacturing sector20.6%20.6%
      Financial & insurance services2.6%2.6%
      Wholesale & retail services14.5%14.5%
      Public administration3.2%3.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.9%8.9%
      Education, health & social services11.5%11.5%
      Other26.3%26.3%

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      Source: The Fort Smith, AR employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).