State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Arkansas by County
Mobility: Moved, different county this state (in past year)
Ages 1+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 10,316,864.
• Rank within US : N/A

Arkansas

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 103,268.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 37 of 51

Ashley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 0.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 138.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 42 of 3142

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 92.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 136 of 3142

Calhoun County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 70.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 165 of 3142

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 669.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 277 of 3142

Cleveland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 144.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 327 of 3142

Lafayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 118.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 327 of 3142

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 390.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 385 of 3142

Benton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 6,453.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 501 of 3142

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 208.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 501 of 3142

Independence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 908.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 642 of 3142

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 207.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 642 of 3142

Baxter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,034.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 695 of 3142

Crittenden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,165.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 695 of 3142

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 451.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 765 of 3142

Mississippi County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 999.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 765 of 3142

Columbia County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 608.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 845 of 3142

Desha County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 304.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 919 of 3142

Sharp County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 487.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 919 of 3142

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 824.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1002 of 3142

Logan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 606.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1002 of 3142

Nevada County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 232.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1002 of 3142

Phillips County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 433.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1002 of 3142

Randolph County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 543.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1002 of 3142

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 11,946.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1084 of 3142

Searcy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 235.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1084 of 3142

White County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 2,290.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1084 of 3142

Yell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 601.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1084 of 3142

Arkansas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 507.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1186 of 3142

Chicot County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 296.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1186 of 3142

Miller County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,285.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1186 of 3142

Ouachita County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 668.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1186 of 3142

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 317.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1186 of 3142

Van Buren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 483.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1186 of 3142

Howard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 401.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1290 of 3142

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 545.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1290 of 3142

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 8,021.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1290 of 3142

Stone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 417.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1368 of 3142

Bradley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 341.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1437 of 3142

Cross County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 550.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1437 of 3142

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 881.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1437 of 3142

Saline County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 4,340.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1437 of 3142

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 490.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1522 of 3142

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 564.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1522 of 3142

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 284.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1522 of 3142

Prairie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 283.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1522 of 3142

Drew County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 602.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1600 of 3142

Garland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 3,605.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1600 of 3142

Crawford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 2,264.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1673 of 3142

Lonoke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 2,745.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1673 of 3142

Faulkner County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 4,796.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1744 of 3142

Hot Spring County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,277.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1806 of 3142

Sebastian County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 5,066.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1854 of 3142

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 706.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1918 of 3142

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 417.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1918 of 3142

Dallas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 262.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1986 of 3142

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,922.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1986 of 3142

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 2,714.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1986 of 3142

Cleburne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,085.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2047 of 3142

Hempstead County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 822.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2047 of 3142

Poinsett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 957.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2047 of 3142

Sevier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 667.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2047 of 3142

Woodruff County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 257.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2047 of 3142

Conway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 920.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2101 of 3142

Boone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,693.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2159 of 3142

Craighead County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 5,332.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3142

Grant County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 874.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2313 of 3142

Clark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,013.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2367 of 3142

Izard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 684.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2367 of 3142

Little River County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 607.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3142

Pope County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 3,615.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2654 of 3142

Newton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 407.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2685 of 3142

Fulton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 720.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2706 of 3142

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 890.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2878 of 3142

St. Francis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,932.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3025 of 3142

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
• People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,589.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3072 of 3142

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/20/2026 8:35 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Mobility: Moved, different county this state (in past year), see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.