D-
6%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
18%
Household income NAT. AVG.
4%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexNorth Little RockArkansasNational
Income per capita$42,210$34,533$44,883
Median household income$66,505$64,269$81,333
Median income owner occupied$101,117$78,259$106,172
Median income renter occupied$46,683$39,884$52,080
Median earnings male$53,180$46,339$54,343
Median earnings female$41,866$33,396$38,439
Unemployment rate4.7%4.2%4.9%
Poverty level22.3%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in North Little Rock is 6% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in North Little Rock is 18% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in North Little Rock is 4% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in North Little Rock is 48% higher than the national average

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      $44,332 $66,505 $133,010
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      $42,841 $64,269 $128,538
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      North Little Rock median earnings by income bracket

      North Little Rock employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry12.5%12.5%
      Manufacturing sector10.6%10.6%
      Financial & insurance services4.1%4.1%
      Wholesale & retail services14.4%14.4%
      Public administration6.8%6.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.2%8.2%
      Education, health & social services15.9%15.9%
      Other24.7%24.7%

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      Natural Steps, AR580$198,202143.7%
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      Bryant, AR21,143$106,31030.7%
      East End, AR6,325$102,77926.4%
      North Little Rock, AR68,354$66,50518.2%

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      North Little Rock, AR68,354$66,50518.2%
      Source: The North Little Rock, AR employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.