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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pine Bluff

Arkansas · 55,085 residents · 44.182 sq mi
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Pine Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,247. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $50,000. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

55,085
−4%since 1990
from 57,140 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,247 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,293 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+5%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38K43K48K54K59K1990201020202024Pine Bluff
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,247
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,143 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,637
+54%since 1990
from $9,530 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
58.8%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
41.2% rent
1.8
−15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(26,154)
Black53.5%(30,555)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(255)
Asian0.3%(193)
Diversity Score63.6%(36,348)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32%(17,609)
Black65.6%(36,130)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(452)
Asian0.7%(394)
Diversity Score57.2%(31,515)
57
−10%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?

Pine Bluff, Arkansas has about 55,085 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?

The typical household in Pine Bluff, Arkansas earns about $27,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Bluff, Arkansas expensive?

In Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Bluff, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?

About 25.5% of people in Pine Bluff, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Bluff, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Bluff, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,055 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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