Economy & Jobs — Hempstead County, Arkansas
Employment
| Total Establishments | 385 |
| Total Employees | 5,695 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 7,628 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $45,282 |
| Total Annual Wages | $345,410,354 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $242,397 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $45,049 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
| IRS Returns | 8,180 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $385,185 |
| Average AGI per Return | $47,089 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $137,781,671 |
| Per Capita | $6,867 |
| Population Basis | 20,065 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 29 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 230,281 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 7,941 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 5 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Bars | N/A |
| Coffee & Snacks | 3 |