Jonesboro, AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    135,792
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.3
    0.284% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.1%
    4.56% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,738
    2.27% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $192,200
    6.07% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    61,475
    1.31% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    97.8% of the residents in Jonesboro, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Jonesboro, AR are Arkansas State University (5,548 degrees awarded in 2024) and Arthur's Beauty College (33 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Jonesboro, AR was $192,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.8%.

    Most people in Jonesboro, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 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 136k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.31% of Jonesboro, AR residents were born outside of the country (4.5k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.1k people) in Jonesboro, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.56k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Jonesboro, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jonesboro, AR was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jonesboro, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      99.1k ± 673
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      20.1k ± 693
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.56k ± 741
    5.9%
    Hispanic Population
    8.01k people

    In 2024, there were 4.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.1k people) in Jonesboro, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.56k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.9% of the people in Jonesboro, AR are hispanic (8.01k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jonesboro, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.31%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.5k people
    3.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.32k people

    As of 2024, 3.31% of Jonesboro, AR residents (4.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jonesboro, AR was 3.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,162 ± 315
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,432 ± 326
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      774 ± 189

    Jonesboro, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Jonesboro, AR.

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    Health

    91.7% of the population of Jonesboro, AR has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,478 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.26%
    Uninsured
    39.1%
    Employer Coverage
    27.3%
    Medicaid
    10.7%
    Medicare
    13.1%
    Non-Group
    1.53%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jonesboro, AR declined by 4.74% from 8.67% to 8.26%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Jonesboro, AR employs 61.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jonesboro, AR were Health Care & Social Assistance (12,024 people), Retail Trade (7,682 people), and Manufacturing (7,654 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($63,707), Wholesale Trade ($60,484), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,049).

    Employment

    Occupations

    61.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,141
    1.31%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.91%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jonesboro, AR grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 60.7k employees to 61.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jonesboro, AR, are Management Occupations (6,332 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,038 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,992 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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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    61.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,141
    1.31%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.91%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jonesboro, AR grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 60.7k employees to 61.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jonesboro, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,024 people), Retail Trade (7,682 people), and Manufacturing (7,654 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

    $45,046
    Median earning men ± $2,027
    $35,459
    Median earning women ± $1,740

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($66,016), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,167).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($60,742), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,226), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,205).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 189
      Retail Trade
    2. 178
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 173
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $736k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $484k
      Manufacturing
    3. $240k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    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

    Voting results are not available for Jonesboro, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Jonesboro, AR awarded 5,581 degrees. The student population of Jonesboro, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,346 male students and 10,449 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Jonesboro, AR are White (4,030 and 75.3%), Black or African American (786 and 14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (224 and 4.18%), and Two or More Races (151 and 2.82%).

    The largest universities in Jonesboro, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University (5,548 and 99.4%) and Arthur's Beauty College (33 and 0.591%).

    The most popular majors in Jonesboro, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (902 and 16.2%), Elementary & Middle School Administration (706 and 12.7%), and Registered Nursing (413 and 7.4%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,488 for in-state students and $13,920 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Jonesboro, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 15,795 (33.8% men and 66.2% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 15,795 students enrolled in Jonesboro, AR, 33.8% men and 66.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,059 records, of which 67% were women and 33% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      220 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      205 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      197 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jonesboro, AR was Registered Nursing with 220 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Arkansas State University
      5,548 degrees awarded
    2. Arthur's Beauty College
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University with 5,548 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,721 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jonesboro, AR, which is 0.446 times less than the 3,860 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,030 degrees mean that there were 5.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 786 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,488) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($602) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Jonesboro, AR was $192,200 in 2024, which is 0.578 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $181,200 to $192,200, a 6.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Jonesboro, AR is 60.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Jonesboro, AR have an average commute time of 20.3 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.

    Housing

    Property

    $192,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,249
    $32,378
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,360

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    60.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 60.8% of the housing units in Jonesboro, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,738
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,935
    53.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,027

    In 2024, the median household income of the 53.2k households in Jonesboro, AR grew to $56,738 from the previous year's value of $55,478.

    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.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.3%)
    2. Carpooled (10%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.35%)

    In 2024, 81.3% of workers in Jonesboro, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (6.35%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    20.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Jonesboro, AR have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% 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

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jonesboro, AR (26.5k out of 132k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

    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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