Economy & Jobs — Jefferson County, Arkansas

Employment

Total Establishments1,208
Total Employees18,844
Avg Annual Employment25,233
Avg Annual Pay$51,569
Total Annual Wages$1,301,268,065
Annual Payroll (thousands)$858,172
Unemployment Rate7.8%

Income

Median Household Income$46,855
Poverty Rate19.5%
IRS Returns26,570
Total AGI (thousands)$1,377,499
Average AGI per Return$51,844

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$596,605,273
Per Capita$8,870
Population Basis67,260

Agriculture

Total Farms375
Land in Farms (acres)101,676
Avg Farm Size (acres)271
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants25
Fast Food60
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks4