Census tract · Lawrence County
Census Tract 4702, Lawrence County, Arkansas
Census Tract 4702, GEOID 05075470200, in Lawrence County, Arkansas, partly within Black Rock, Imboden, Ravenden, Smithville and Powhatan. 4,114 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±240); the 2020 Census counted 4,139.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,114
±240 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,139
Median household income
$50,293
±$7,209 (90% margin)
Lawrence County: $44,882
Median home value
$108,900
±$9,575 (90% margin)
Lawrence County: $98,900
Median gross rent
$627
±$64 (90% margin)
Lawrence County: $697
Where is Census Tract 4702?
Census Tract 4702 is one of 6 census tracts in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It covers 169.87 square miles of land, 24 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 05075470200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Black Rock | 12% |
| Imboden | 12% |
| Ravenden | 9% |
| Smithville | 3% |
| Powhatan | 2% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 4702: Tract 4701 ($50,938), Tract 4703 ($56,932), Tract 4704 ($48,125), Tract 9601 in Randolph County ($44,722), Tract 9602.01 in Randolph County ($72,969), Tract 9602.02 in Randolph County ($56,731), Tract 4701 in Sharp County ($38,984), Tract 4703 in Sharp County ($41,883) and Tract 4704.01 in Sharp County ($73,750). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 4702?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 4702's population at 4,114 (±240) in 1,529 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,139 residents and 2,017 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 4702 | Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,114 ±240 | 16,238 |
| Households | 1,529 ±128 | 6,613 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.19 | 2.36 |
| Housing units | 1,910 ±105 | 7,644 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 4702?
The median resident of Census Tract 4702 is 37.5 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.2%.
| Measure | Tract 4702 | Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±3.3 | 40.3 |
| Under 18 years | 28.5% ±3.1 pts | 22.3% |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±2.9 pts | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7% ±2.3 pts | 91.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 2.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±1.7 pts | 6.0% |
| With a disability | 22.6% ±3.7 pts | 24.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±2.1 pts | 11.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±3.1 pts | 83.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.2% ±3.1 pts | 14.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±2.8 pts | 87.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 4702 earn?
Half of the 1,529 households in Census Tract 4702 earn less than $50,293 a year (±$7,209), against $44,882 across Lawrence County: 3rd highest of the county's 6 tracts with a reliable estimate. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 4702 | Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,293 ±$7,209 | $44,882 |
| Mean household income | $64,433 ±$6,516 | $64,373 |
| Per capita income | $23,900 ±$3,106 | $26,551 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8% ±4.6 pts | 20.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.5% ±9.2 pts | 25.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.8% ±4.5 pts | 16.0% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±2.5 pts | 93.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6% ±4.1 pts | 86.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 4702?
Owners occupy 74.5% of Census Tract 4702's occupied homes and renters 25.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $108,900 by its owner (±$9,575). The median renter pays $627 a month including utilities, and 27.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 4702 | Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $108,900 ±$9,575 | $98,900 |
| Median gross rent | $627 ±$64 | $697 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6% ±12.6 pts | 34.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $974 ±$122 | $1,013 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.5% ±5.0 pts | 66.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.5% ±5.0 pts | 33.4% |
| Housing units | 1,910 ±105 | 7,644 |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6% ±5.2 pts | 78.1% |
| Mobile homes | 19.1% ±5.2 pts | 11.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 1.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.4% ±4.1 pts | 5.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0% ±3.1 pts | 5.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 4702 get to work?
72.3% of Census Tract 4702's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.9%.
| Measure | Tract 4702 | Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.2% ±5.7 pts | 53.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% ±3.2 pts | 5.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 72.3% ±6.8 pts | 82.9% |
| Carpooled | 24.6% ±6.4 pts | 11.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.8% |
| Worked from home | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min ±5.0 | 25.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 4702 compare with the other tracts in Lawrence County?
Among Lawrence County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 4702 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Lawrence County |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 6 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 6 |
| Per capita income | 5th of 6 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 6 |
| Median age | 4th of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 3rd of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Lawrence County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4703 | 1st | $56,932±$14,970 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4701 | 2nd | $50,938±$19,000 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4702 | 3rd | $50,293±$7,209 |
| Tract 4704 | 4th | $48,125±$15,398 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4705.02 | 5th | $44,052±$5,474 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4705.01 | 6th | $35,089±$2,865 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 4702?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 4702 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections