Economy & Jobs — Paragould, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,980 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,916 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 14,108 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18.9% |
| Retail | 15.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
| Fast Food | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Used Car Dealers | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 8 |
| Optometrists | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
