Jonesboro, AR

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2021 Population

77,520

0.167% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.8

0.588% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

20.5%

1.32% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$48,901

3.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$169,100

4.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

36,221

0.257% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jonesboro, AR had a population of 77.5k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $48,901. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jonesboro, AR grew from 77,391 to 77,520, a 0.167% increase and its median household income grew from $47,062 to $48,901, a 3.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jonesboro, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), White (Hispanic) (3.24%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.1%).

None of the households in Jonesboro, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Jonesboro, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jonesboro, AR are Arkansas State University (5,209 degrees awarded in 2021) and Arthur's Beauty College (489830) (35 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jonesboro, AR was $169,100, and the homeownership rate was 52.7%.

Most people in Jonesboro, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jonesboro, AR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jonesboro, AR is home to a population of 77.5k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.8% of Jonesboro, AR residents were born outside of the country (3.72k people).

In 2021, there were 3.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.5k people) in Jonesboro, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Jonesboro, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jonesboro, AR was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jonesboro, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jonesboro, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.5k ± 483
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.3k ± 704
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.78k ± 661

6.54%

Hispanic Population

5.07k people

6.54% of the people in Jonesboro, AR are hispanic (5.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jonesboro, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,153 ± 6,057 people
El Salvador
16,156 ± 3,112 people
India
9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

Foreign-Born Population

4.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.72k people

5.15%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.98k people

As of 2021, 4.8% of Jonesboro, AR residents (3.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jonesboro, AR was 5.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jonesboro, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,173 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
701 ± 225
Gulf War (1990s)
541 ± 190

Jonesboro, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jonesboro, AR employs 36.2k people. The largest industries in Jonesboro, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,394 people), Retail Trade (5,526 people), and Educational Services (4,252 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($62,473), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,038), and Wholesale Trade ($51,000).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36.2k

2021 Value

± 1,790

0.257%

1 Year growth

± 6.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jonesboro, AR grew at a rate of 0.257%, from 36.1k employees to 36.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jonesboro, AR, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,488 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,614 people), and Management Occupations (3,172 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jonesboro, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36.2k

2021 Value

± 1,790

0.257%

1 Year growth

± 6.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jonesboro, AR grew at a rate of 0.257%, from 36.1k employees to 36.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jonesboro, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,394 people), Retail Trade (5,526 people), and Educational Services (4,252 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jonesboro, AR, though some of these residents may live in Jonesboro, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,237

Median earning men ± $2,640

$28,457

Median earning women ± $2,289

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($62,981), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,692), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,614).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,028), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,010), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,321).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jonesboro, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jonesboro, AR awarded 5,244 degrees. The student population of Jonesboro, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,494 male students and 8,436 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jonesboro, AR are White (3,984 and 78.7%), followed by Black or African American (630 and 12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (175 and 3.46%), and Two or More Races (106 and 2.09%).

The largest universities in Jonesboro, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University (5,209 and 99.3%) and Arthur's Beauty College (489830) (35 and 0.667%).

The most popular majors in Jonesboro, AR are Elementary & Middle School Administration (909 and 17.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (437 and 8.33%), and Registered Nursing (314 and 5.99%).

The median tuition cost in Jonesboro, AR for a public four year colleges is $5,232 for in-state students and $10,800 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jonesboro, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,930 (34.8% men and 65.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,930 students enrolled in Jonesboro, AR, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,249 records, of which 66% were women and 34% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary & Middle School Administration
363 degrees awarded
Reading Teacher Education
232 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
177 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Jonesboro, AR was Elementary & Middle School Administration with 363 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Jonesboro, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arkansas State University
5,209 degrees awarded
Arthur's Beauty College (489830)
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University with 5,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,753 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jonesboro, AR, which is 0.502 times less than the 3,491 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,984 degrees mean that there were 6.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 630 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,232) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,898) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jonesboro, AR was $169,100 in 2021, which is 0.69 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,500 to $169,100, a 4.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Jonesboro, AR is 52.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jonesboro, AR have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jonesboro, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jonesboro, AR is $48,901. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Jonesboro, AR was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $79,365, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $55,827 and $54,649.

Housing

Property

$169,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,815

$15,662

Median Property Taxes

±$1,082

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jonesboro, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jonesboro, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.7% of the housing units in Jonesboro, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jonesboro, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5.01
Census Tract 4.01
Census Tract 9

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jonesboro, AR was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $79,365, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $55,827 and $54,649.

The following map shows all of the places in Jonesboro, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,901

Median Household Income

± $3,779

29.7k

Number of Households

± 1,562

In 2021, the median household income of the 29.7k households in Jonesboro, AR grew to $48,901 from the previous year's value of $47,062.

The following chart displays the households in Jonesboro, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jonesboro, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (9.01%)
Worked At Home (4.01%)

In 2021, 84.2% of workers in Jonesboro, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.01%) and those who worked at home (4.01%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jonesboro, AR have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Jonesboro, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jonesboro, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jonesboro, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jonesboro, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jonesboro, AR (15.2k out of 74k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jonesboro, AR is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Jonesboro, AR has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 25.7% on Medicaid, 9.59% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Craighead County, AR see 849 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.19% decrease from the previous year (868 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1336 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 247 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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849 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Craighead County, AR

Primary care physicians in Craighead County, AR see an average of 849 patients per year. This represents a 2.19% decrease from the previous year (868 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Craighead County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.63%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

25.7%

Medicaid

9.59%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.18%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jonesboro, AR declined by 1.95% from 8.8% to 8.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jonesboro, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.