Workforce
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
%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
%
Workforce Data
2024 Labor Force by Industry (Esri)
| Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting | 412 |
| Mining/Quarrying/Oil & Gas Extraction | 90 |
| Construction | 4,500 |
| Manufacturing | 3,850 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,030 |
| Retail Trade | 5,800 |
| Transportation/Warehousing | 1,870 |
| Utilities | 290 |
| Information | 570 |
| Finance/Insurance | 1,620 |
| Real Estate/Rental/Leasing | 850 |
| Professional/Scientific/Tech Services | 2,050 |
| Management of Companies/Enterprises | 25 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Management Services | 2,300 |
| Educational Services | 2,930 |
| Health Care/Social Assistance | 7,900 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | 1,370 |
| Accommodation/Food Services | 3,850 |
| Other Services (excl Public Administration) | 1,800 |
| Public Administration | 2,270 |
* Source: Esri Geoenrichment Service