Census Tract 8, Fort Smith, Arkansas

Census Tract 8 is a Low-Income Community Opportunity Zone located in Fort Smith, Arkansas .

This 0.9 square mile census tract has a population of approximately 4,300 and is one of 3 Opportunity Zones in Sebastian County .

The adjacent map shows the location of this Opportunity Zone in Arkansas.

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Census Tract 8 Demographics

The charts below illustrate how this Opportunity Zone compares to the broader city, county, and state on various socioeconomic indicators:

Median Household Income

$29K

This Opportunity Zone has a median household income of approximately $29,000 , which is 41% lower than the median household income for the state of Arkansas of $49,000 .

Poverty Rate

31%

The percentage of households below the poverty line in this Opportunity Zone is 31% , which is 15% higher than the rate for the state of Arkansas of 16% .

Median Home Value

$101K

This Opportunity Zone has a median home value of approximately $100,000 , which is 29% lower than the median home value for the state of Arkansas of $140,000 .

Education

76%

This Opportunity Zone has a percentage of population with high school diploma of approximately 76% , which is 11% lower than the rate for the state of Arkansas of 87% .

Median Age

40

This Opportunity Zone has a median age of approximately 40 , which is 3% higher than the median age for the state of Arkansas of 39 .

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