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

2019 Labor Force by Industry (Esri)

2019 Civilian Population Age 16+ in Labor Force      47578
2019 Employed Civilian Population Age 16+     43941
2019 Employed Civilian Population Age 16+ by Industry Base     43941

Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting     386
Mining/Quarrying/Oil & Gas Extraction      195
Construction     182
Manufacturing     3635
Wholesale Trade     1189
Retail Trade     5430
Transportation/Warehousing     1644
Utilities     273
Information     622
Finance/Insurance     1754
Real Estate/Rental/Leasing     949
Professional/Scientific/Tech Services     2188
Management of Companies/Enterprises     86
Admin/Support/Waste Management Services     1865
Educational Services     3126
Health Care/Social Assistance      7252
Arts/Entertainment/Recreation     1601
Accommodation/Food Services     3757
Other Services (excl Public Administration)     1656
Public Administration     2151

2019 Unemployed Population Age 16+     3637
2019 Unemployment Rate    7.6

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