Jonesboro, AR

Census Place

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2022 Population
78,379
1.11% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
33.8
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
22.4%
8.96% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$51,124
4.55% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$196,100
16% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
35,987
0.646% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Jonesboro, AR had a population of 78.4k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $51,124. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Jonesboro, AR grew from 77,520 to 78,379, a 1.11% increase and its median household income grew from $48,901 to $51,124, a 4.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jonesboro, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%), White (Hispanic) (2.77%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.5%).

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.

96.7% of the residents in Jonesboro, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jonesboro, AR are Arkansas State University (5,133 degrees awarded in 2022) and Arthur's Beauty College (489830) (24 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Jonesboro, AR was $196,100, and the homeownership rate was 54%.

Most people in Jonesboro, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Jonesboro, AR was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Jonesboro, AR is home to a population of 78.4k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.58% of Jonesboro, AR residents were born outside of the country (3.59k people).

In 2022, there were 3.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.7k people) in Jonesboro, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.33k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.7%
2022 Citizenship
96.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.7% of Jonesboro, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Jonesboro, AR was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jonesboro, AR
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    51.7k ± 634
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17k ± 653
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.33k ± 570
6.76%
Hispanic Population
5.3k people

In 2022, there were 3.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.7k people) in Jonesboro, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.33k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.76% of the people in Jonesboro, AR are hispanic (5.3k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    62,018 ± 6,050 people
  2. El Salvador
    15,360 ± 3,035 people
  3. India
    9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.58%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
3.59k people
4.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.72k people

As of 2022, 4.58% of Jonesboro, AR residents (3.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jonesboro, AR was 4.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,238 ± 260
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    668 ± 195
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    607 ± 202

Jonesboro, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Jonesboro, AR employs 36k people. The largest industries in Jonesboro, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,842 people), Retail Trade (5,271 people), and Educational Services (3,990 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($61,726), Utilities ($61,163), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($58,106).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

36k
2022 Value
± 1,756
−0.646%
1 Year decline
± 6.99%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jonesboro, AR declined at a rate of −0.646%, from 36.2k employees to 36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jonesboro, AR, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,213 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,482 people), and Management Occupations (3,354 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jonesboro, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

36k
2022 Value
± 1,756
−0.646%
1 Year decline
± 6.99%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jonesboro, AR declined at a rate of −0.646%, from 36.2k employees to 36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jonesboro, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,842 people), Retail Trade (5,271 people), and Educational Services (3,990 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,594
Median earning men ± $3,042
$29,317
Median earning women ± $2,565

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($78,347), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,193), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,371), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,827), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,977).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.24%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

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

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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.

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Jonesboro, AR awarded 5,157 degrees. The student population of Jonesboro, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,596 male students and 8,670 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jonesboro, AR are White (3,915 and 78%), followed by Black or African American (689 and 13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (168 and 3.35%), and Two or More Races (113 and 2.25%).

The largest universities in Jonesboro, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University (5,133 and 99.5%) and Arthur's Beauty College (489830) (24 and 0.465%).

The most popular majors in Jonesboro, AR are Elementary & Middle School Administration (910 and 17.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (537 and 10.4%), and Registered Nursing (304 and 5.89%).

The median tuition cost in Jonesboro, AR for a public four year colleges is $6,888 for in-state students and $12,744 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Jonesboro, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 13,266 (34.6% men and 65.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 13,266 students enrolled in Jonesboro, AR, 34.6% men and 65.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,217 records, of which 66.4% were women and 33.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 188 degrees awarded
  2. 167 degrees awarded
  3. 351 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Jonesboro, AR was Sport & Fitness Management with 188 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 5,133 degrees awarded
  2. 24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University with 5,133 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,606 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jonesboro, AR, which is 0.452 times less than the 3,551 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,915 degrees mean that there were 5.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 689 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,888) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($568) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Jonesboro, AR was $196,100 in 2022, which is 0.696 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $169,100 to $196,100, a 16% increase. The homeownership rate in Jonesboro, AR is 54%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Jonesboro, AR have an average commute time of 17.8 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 $51,124. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Jonesboro, AR was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $91,250, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $60,846 and $57,006.

Property

$196,100
Median Property Value 2022
±$6,738
$16,287
Median Property Taxes
±$1,046

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.

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Rent vs Own

54%
Homeownership
2022
65.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 54% of the housing units in Jonesboro, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5.01
  2. Census Tract 4.01
  3. Census Tract 3

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jonesboro, AR was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $91,250, followed by Census Tract 4.01 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $60,846 and $57,006.

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

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Household Income

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$51,124
Median Household Income
± $2,780
30.2k
Number of Households
± 1,591

In 2022, the median household income of the 30.2k households in Jonesboro, AR grew to $51,124 from the previous year's value of $48,901.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jonesboro, AR is from Arkansas.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
  2. Carpooled (9.59%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.47%)

In 2022, 83.6% of workers in Jonesboro, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.59%) and those who worked at home (4.47%).

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Commute Time

17.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jonesboro, AR have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.36% of the workforce in Jonesboro, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jonesboro, AR (16.8k out of 75k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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Health

90.7% of the population of Jonesboro, AR has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 9.68% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Craighead County, AR see 863 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (849 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1320 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 249 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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863 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Craighead County, AR

Primary care physicians in Craighead County, AR see an average of 863 patients per year. This represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (849 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 25.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.3%
Uninsured
40.3%
Employer Coverage
26.1%
Medicaid
9.68%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
1.49%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jonesboro, AR grew by 7.72% from 8.63% to 9.3%.

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