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Blytheville, AR · 1 counties · 37,828 residents (2025 est.) · 902.093 sq mi
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Blytheville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,548. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 12,853 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,500. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,126
−25%since 2000
from 51,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+13%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37,828 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
37K43K48K54K59K1990201020202024Blytheville
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,548
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,479 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,368
+117%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+10%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(33,037)
Black32.5%(16,909)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,169)
Asian0.4%(195)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(30,947)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(21,834)
Black34.4%(13,445)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,911)
Asian0.5%(203)
Other4.4%(1,733)
Diversity Score70.8%(27,688)
Segregation Score48.1%(18,819)
Diversity Score
71
+19%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
−4%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

BlythevilleCENTRAL12,227
What's inside

1 component county

Mississippi CountyCENTRAL37,828
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blytheville, AR?

Blytheville, AR has about 39,126 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blytheville, AR?

The typical household in Blytheville, AR earns about $52,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blytheville, AR expensive?

In Blytheville, AR, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Blytheville, AR?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blytheville, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blytheville, AR?

About 21.1% of people in Blytheville, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blytheville, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Blytheville, AR has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18,399 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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