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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Blytheville Micro

Blytheville, AR · 1 counties · 40,685 residents · 902.093 sq mi
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Blytheville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,986. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 11,294 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,000. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,685
−22%since 2000
from 51,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+13%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K43K48K54K59K1990201020202024Blytheville
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,986
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,479 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,825
+78%since 2000
from $13,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(22,861)
Black35%(14,251)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,771)
Asian0.6%(242)
Other2.5%(1,012)
Diversity Score68.4%(27,814)
Segregation Score50.3%(20,483)
Diversity Score
68
+15%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

BlythevilleCENTRAL12,227
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1 component county

Mississippi CountyCENTRAL37,828
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blytheville, AR?

Blytheville, AR has about 40,685 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blytheville, AR?

The typical household in Blytheville, AR earns about $42,986 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 $93,000, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Blytheville, AR?

About 15.6% 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 21.4% 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 16,840 residents, a change of about -29 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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