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Stephens, AR


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Stephens, Arkansas

Stephens, Arkansas, in Ouachita county, is 72 miles NE of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 210 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 1,152.

The People and Families of Stephens

In Stephens, about 52% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Stephens, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stephens had a median family income of $30,903.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stephens Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Stephens. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Stephens?

Commuting

In Stephens, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Stephens Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Stephens Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Stephens Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Stephens Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Stephens, AR

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built41
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