North Little Rock, Arkansas Income Statistics
North Little Rock Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
North Little Rock Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | North Little Rock | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,876 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $48,573 | $49,255 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 6.9% | 8.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.2% | 6.7% | 13.2% |
The median household income in North Little Rock is about 15% lower than in Arkansas. Income has been growing slower in North Little Rock (3.0%/yr) than in Arkansas (4.6%/yr).
About 7% of adults in North Little Rock earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arkansas average of 8%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in North Little Rock, Arkansas grew by 35.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $51,876 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.0% per year.
North Little Rock has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2013, at 21% lower. The gap has widened from 25% in 2009 to 36% in 2024.
Income Distribution in North Little Rock
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 6,557 households (23.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 34.7% of households in North Little Rock had an income under $35,000 and 9.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., North Little Rock has a larger share of households earning under $10,000 (9.8% vs 5.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 2,811 | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,417 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,993 | 10.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,696 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,863 | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,918 | 17.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,301 | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,863 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,494 | 5.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,200 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 28,555 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,284 residents (6.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 7.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.0% of North Little Rock residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 31.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 14.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., North Little Rock has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (15.5% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (6.9% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,263 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 5,636 | 11.8% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,711 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,834 | 12.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5,138 | 10.7% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7,407 | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,008 | 16.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,614 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,284 | 6.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 47,894 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in North Little Rock
| Metric | North Little Rock | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.515 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $51,899 | $57,045 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $51,111 | $46,102 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 1.5% | 19.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In North Little Rock, it is 0.515, lower than Arkansas's 0.551, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 2% more than women's income in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Over a 35-year career, a 2% wage gap accumulates to roughly $27,580 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in North Little Rock, Arkansas has narrowed from about 17% to 2% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 17% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $5,830 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | North Little Rock | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.9% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 18 | 22 |
Approximately 1,760 people are unemployed in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
The average commute time in North Little Rock is 18 minutes, about the same as in Arkansas.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in North Little Rock, Arkansas has fallen from 9.3% to 5.9% in 2024.
North Little Rock has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2012-2014 (as much as 0.9 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 0.6 points higher.
North Little Rock, AR Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Little Rock, AR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock, AR | 58,195 | $51,876 #2/2 | 3.0%/yr #2/2 | 5.9% #2/2 | 0.515 #2/2 |
| Sherwood, AR | 30,507 | $77,963 | 3.5%/yr | 4.1% | 0.507 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Little Rock, Arkansas has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it about on par with Arkansas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
How Rich Is North Little Rock, Arkansas?
North Little Rock has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $51,876, about 15% lower than the Arkansas average of $60,940.
Are incomes growing in North Little Rock, Arkansas?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in North Little Rock, Arkansas rose 36%, from $38,221 to $51,876. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arkansas as a whole: +36% against +58%.
What was the median household income in North Little Rock in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in North Little Rock, Arkansas was $51,075, up 5% from $48,819 in 2022. The Arkansas median that year was $58,782.
What was the median household income in North Little Rock in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in North Little Rock, Arkansas was $43,518. By 2024 it had risen 19% to $51,876.
What is the Gini coefficient in North Little Rock, Arkansas?
The Gini coefficient in North Little Rock is 0.515. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in North Little Rock, Arkansas?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in North Little Rock, Arkansas has narrowed from about 17% to 2% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 17% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $5,830 since 2009.
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