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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Jonesboro Metro

Jonesboro, AR · 2 counties · 121,026 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 $37,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,688.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121,026
+12%since 2000
from 107,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+2%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
89K102K115K127K140K1990201020202024Jonesboro
2024136K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,818
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,030 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,691
+28%since 2000
from $16,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,688
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,145 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(95,661)
Black7.6%(8,160)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2,105)
Asian0.5%(519)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(25,064)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(98,641)
Black11.8%(14,328)
Hispanic / Latino4%(4,820)
Asian0.9%(1,113)
Other1.4%(1,678)
Diversity Score39.3%(47,623)
Diversity Score
39
+69%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

JonesboroCENTRAL83,296
What's inside

2 component counties

Craighead CountyCENTRAL116,957Poinsett County22,483
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jonesboro, AR?

Jonesboro, AR has about 121,026 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesboro, AR?

The typical household in Jonesboro, AR earns about $37,818 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 $98,688, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesboro, AR?

About 20.2% 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 20.7% 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 27,406 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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