Economy & Jobs — West Memphis, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,674 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$47,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,608 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,545 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.7% |
| Retail | 14.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Hotels Motels | 36 |
| Fast Food | 36 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 24 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Convenience Stores | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
