Economy & Jobs — Jonesboro, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,424 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,734 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 38,504 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.1% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 99 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 84 |
| Physician Offices | 78 |
| Law Offices | 67 |
| Dental Offices | 61 |
| Insurance Agencies | 58 |
| Commercial Banks | 51 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Real Estate Offices | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 28 |
| General Merchandise | 27 |
| Coffee Shops | 27 |
| Accounting Firms | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 23 |
| Used Car Dealers | 22 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
