Economy & Jobs — Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $45,027 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,512 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,405 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.5% |
| Retail | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
