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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Jonesboro Metro

Jonesboro, AR · 2 counties · 134,196 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 $48,185. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,978. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134,196
+25%since 2000
from 107,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+3%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
89K102K115K127K140K1990201020202024Jonesboro
2024136K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,185
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,166
+68%since 2000
from $16,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,978
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,145 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+30%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(98,300)
Black15%(20,104)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(7,556)
Asian1.3%(1,740)
Other4.3%(5,706)
Diversity Score53.6%(71,986)
Segregation Score39.7%(53,212)
Diversity Score
54
+131%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 134,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jonesboro, AR?

The typical household in Jonesboro, AR earns about $48,185 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 $137,978, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Jonesboro, AR?

About 24.4% 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 18.1% 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 40,576 residents, a change of about 43 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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