Metrotrends

The Little Rock metropolitan statistical area saw its sharpest short-term job loss of modern history in April, with its service-oriented economy being especially vulnerable to the pandemic, a recent report by planning agency Metroplan shows. read more >

Smaller cities in central Arkansas are seeing the biggest population gains by percentage, according to the most recent “Metrotrends” report, released last month by Metroplan. Metroplan is a voluntary association of local area governments that serves as the metropolitan region’s planning agency. read more >