An Educated and Dedicated Workforce

Having six educational institutions within an hour’s drive provides great opportunities for qualified workforce.  In addition to four-year universities, Arkansas is dedicated to the growth of technical programs that benefit manufacturing all over the state. 

High School Graduate or Higher

82 %

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

19.2 %

Workforce Data

2017 Civilian Population Age 16+ in Labor Force 44,878
2017 Employed Civilian Population Age 16+ 42,508
2017 Employed Civilian Population Age 16+ by Industry Base 42,508

Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting 392
Mining/Quarrying/Oil & Gas Extraction 117
Construction 3,675
Manufacturing 3,224
Wholesale Trade 964
Retail Trade 6,083
Transportation/Warehousing 1,361
Utilities 419
Information 596
Finance/Insurance 1,153
Real Estate/Rental/Leasing 710
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services 1,706
Management of Companies/Enterprises 0
Admin/Support/Waste Management Services 2,045
Educational Services 3,377
Health Care/Social Assistance 8,167
Arts/Entertainment/Recreation 1,608
Accommodation/Food Services 3,344
Other Services (excl Public Administration) 2,294
Public Administration 1,273
2017 Unemployed Population Age 16+ 2,370

* Source: Esri Geoenrichment Service via the Arkansas Site Selection Center