Economy & Jobs — Chidester, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $24,265 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$24,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $15,429 |
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| Poverty Rate | 48.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 86 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 35.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.6% |
| Public Admin | 16.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Nursing Care | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
