Bryant, AR

Bryant, Arkansas

Bryant, Arkansas, in Saline county, is 15 miles SW of Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 143 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. Part of the surrounding Little Rock - North Little Rock metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Bryant is home to some 9,764 residents.

The People and Families of Bryant

In Bryant, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Bryant are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bryant had a median family income of $56,038. More so than most places, the people in Bryant generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Bryant are poor than in most places in Arkansas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bryant. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Bryant Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Bryant was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Bryant, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Bryant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Bryant, AR

Comparing Bryant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bryant Almanac

Bryant Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bryant Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bryant residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bryant High Schools (2004)

BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL
200 N.W. FOURTH ST.
501-847-5605
Serves 1,742 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Bryant Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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