Data & Information Sources
The content, data, and analysis throughout this website were developed using verified regional, state, and federal sources. This page provides transparency regarding the datasets, publications, and references used to create regional profiles, workforce summaries, and economic development materials. Compiled by the Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance to ensure transparency and data integrity in regional marketing and development materials.
Primary Data & Workforce Sources
- Lightcast (formerly Emsi Burning Glass) – 2025 Southwest Arkansas Workforce Report (user-provided)
- SHRM Workforce Data SWA 2025 – regional employment, occupation, and education metrics (user-provided)
- SADA Website Workforce Data – supporting workforce and demographic figures (user-provided)
- Esri Business Analyst (2025) – population, income, and drive-time demographics
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS 2022–2023) – housing, homeownership, and baseline population data
- Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) – Certified Sites, infrastructure data, and industrial recruitment information
- Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) – major highway, rail, and interstate access data
Regional & County-Level Sources
- Clark County Industrial Council (CCIC)
- Columbia County Economic Development Corporation
- Hope–Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation
- Howard County Economic Development Corporation
- Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
- Little River Industrial Alliance (LRIA)
- Miller County REDI Arkansas
- Nevada County Economic Development Office
- Sevier County Economic Development Corporation
- El Dorado–Union County Chamber of Commerce
Sites, Buildings & Infrastructure
- Arkansas Site Selection Center – official listings of regional industrial and commercial properties
- BuildingsAndSites.com/SADA – aggregated database of available sites and buildings
- Local property listings and site data verified through county economic development organizations
Lifestyle, Education & Natural Assets
- Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism – Moro Bay State Park, South Arkansas Arboretum, and Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge descriptions
- Local city and chamber websites for El Dorado, Hope, Magnolia, De Queen, Prescott, and Texarkana
- Regional event calendars, art districts, and parks departments for community and cultural content
Editorial & Narrative Framework
- All narrative content was written from an economic developer’s perspective — emphasizing site readiness, workforce capacity, and community quality-of-life
- Data interpretations were informed by Lightcast, Esri, and AEDC datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency
- No unverifiable or speculative figures were included — all numbers and named entities originate from the public or user-provided sources listed above
Housing & Community Development
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates — Housing, Occupancy, and Affordability Data
- Arkansas Economic Development Institute — County Profiles and Housing Trends (2024)
- Zillow Research and Realtor.com Market Data (2024–2025) — Median Home Values, Rent Estimates, and Price per Square Foot
- Esri Business Analyst and Demographic Forecasts (2025 Projections)
- Local Planning and Economic Development Departments — County and City Housing Availability Reports
For More Information
Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance
108 West Third St.
Hope, Arkansas 71801
SADA.swarkansas@gmail.com