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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Paragould Micro

Paragould, AR · 1 counties · 37,331 residents · 577.34 sq mi
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Paragould has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,828. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

Total population
37,331
+17%since 1990
from 31,804 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 55 / sq mi in 1990
Median age
36.2
+2%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K35K39K44K48K1990201020202024Paragould
202446K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.7%(2,490)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(2,678)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.2%(2,685)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.9%(2,592)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.4%(2,376)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(5,167)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.9%(5,546)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413%(4,863)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410%(3,742)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.6%(2,827)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(1,768)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.6%(597)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,828
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,940 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,403
+68%since 1990
from $9,757 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.3%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
28.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(31,636)
Black0.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(145)
Asian0%(6)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(36,145)
Black0.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(434)
Asian0.2%(61)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(1,142)
Guatemalan0.6%(287)
Puerto Rican0.2%(90)
Dominican0%(18)
Asian origin
Pakistani0.1%(63)
Vietnamese0.1%(52)
Chinese0.1%(26)
Hmong0%(15)
Filipino0%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Chuukese0.3%(128)
Marshallese0.2%(110)
Ancestry
English14.5%(6,718)
American14.3%(6,629)
Irish10.9%(5,067)
German8.2%(3,823)
Scottish1.7%(778)
Italian1.4%(628)
Dutch1%(454)
French1%(444)
Polish0.6%(288)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(285)
Welsh0.3%(155)
Danish0.3%(130)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(115)
Norwegian0.2%(110)
Slovak0.2%(77)
Canadian0.1%(42)
Ukrainian0.1%(40)
Arab0.1%(37)
Lebanese0.1%(37)
Swedish0.1%(36)
Ethiopian0.1%(30)
Swiss0.1%(26)
Greek0%(21)
Russian0%(13)
Haitian0%(13)
Iranian0%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.8%(2,944)
Married65.8%(9,316)
Widowed1.8%(253)
Divorced11.6%(1,648)
Women 15+
Never married12.3%(1,894)
Married62.5%(9,601)
Widowed13.9%(2,135)
Divorced11.2%(1,725)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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1 component county

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paragould, AR?

Paragould, AR has about 37,331 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paragould, AR?

The typical household in Paragould, AR earns about $30,828 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Paragould, AR?

About 10.9% 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 13.3% 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 5,527 residents, a change of about 17 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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