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Paragould Micro

Paragould, AR · 1 counties · 47,411 residents (2025 est.) · 577.34 sq mi
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Paragould has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,839. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 17% 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 $169,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,432
+24%since 2000
from 37,331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:47,411 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K35K39K44K48K1990201020202024Paragould
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,839
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,828 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,951
+76%since 2000
from $16,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+5%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(36,145)
Black0.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(434)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(1,364)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(41,027)
Black2.2%(1,041)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,741)
Asian0.4%(191)
Other5.2%(2,432)
Diversity Score26.8%(12,455)
Segregation Score35.2%(16,364)
Diversity Score
27
+634%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
+25%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

ParagouldCENTRAL31,135
What's inside

1 component county

Greene CountyCENTRAL47,411
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paragould, AR?

Paragould, AR has about 46,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paragould, AR?

The typical household in Paragould, AR earns about $57,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paragould, AR expensive?

In Paragould, AR, the median home is worth about $169,300, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Paragould, AR?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Paragould, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paragould, AR?

About 17.4% of people in Paragould, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paragould, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Paragould, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,628 residents, a change of about 46 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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