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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Jonesboro Metro

Jonesboro, AR · 2 counties · 107,762 residents · 1,465.457 sq mi
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Jonesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,030. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value is $68,145.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

107,762
+15%since 1990
from 93,620 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+4%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
89K102K115K127K140K1990201020202024Jonesboro
2024136K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,030
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,756 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,139
+52%since 1990
from $10,640 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,145
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,264 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
35.4% rent
2.2
−1%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(87,049)
Black6.1%(5,725)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(593)
Asian0.5%(453)
Diversity Score17.8%(16,679)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(95,661)
Black7.6%(8,160)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2,105)
Asian0.5%(519)
Diversity Score23.3%(25,064)
23
+31%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 16.0 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 Jonesboro, AR?

Jonesboro, AR has about 107,762 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jonesboro, AR?

The typical household in Jonesboro, AR earns about $31,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jonesboro, AR expensive?

In Jonesboro, AR, the median home is worth about $68,145, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesboro, AR?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jonesboro, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jonesboro, AR?

About 16.8% of people in Jonesboro, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jonesboro, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Jonesboro, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,142 residents, a change of about 15 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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