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Pine Bluff Micro

Pine Bluff, AR · 2 counties · 74,810 residents · 1,470.256 sq mi
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Pine Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,002. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 18,039 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,455.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74,810
−19%since 2000
from 92,849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+17%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K76K83K89K95K1990201020202024Pine Bluff
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,002
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,427 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,149
+44%since 2000
from $15,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,455
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,246 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(47,674)
Black46%(42,747)
Hispanic / Latino1%(949)
Asian0.6%(554)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(59,729)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(31,659)
Black51.3%(38,387)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,670)
Asian0.9%(671)
Other2.7%(2,023)
Diversity Score68.9%(51,574)
Segregation Score55.7%(41,634)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

Pine BluffCENTRAL38,213
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2 component counties

Jefferson CountyCENTRAL62,987Cleveland County7,224
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Bluff, AR?

Pine Bluff, AR has about 74,810 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pine Bluff, AR?

The typical household in Pine Bluff, AR earns about $41,002 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Bluff, AR expensive?

In Pine Bluff, AR, the median home is worth about $85,455, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Bluff, AR?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Bluff, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Bluff, AR?

About 20.2% of people in Pine Bluff, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Bluff, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Bluff, AR has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18,458 residents, a change of about -20 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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