Economy & Jobs — Craighead County, Arkansas
Employment
| Total Establishments | 2,714 |
| Total Employees | 46,639 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 55,053 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $51,690 |
| Total Annual Wages | $2,845,696,726 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $2,289,648 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $55,169 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% |
| IRS Returns | 46,580 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $3,356,301 |
| Average AGI per Return | $72,055 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $669,840,594 |
| Per Capita | $6,022 |
| Population Basis | 111,231 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 74 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 145,743 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 1,970 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 84 |
| Fast Food | 99 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Coffee & Snacks | 27 |