Economy & Jobs — Polk County, Arkansas

Employment

Total Establishments426
Total Employees4,848
Avg Annual Employment5,837
Avg Annual Pay$42,869
Total Annual Wages$250,209,673
Annual Payroll (thousands)$182,306
Unemployment Rate9.0%

Income

Median Household Income$48,449
Poverty Rate17.8%
IRS Returns7,600
Total AGI (thousands)$387,626
Average AGI per Return$51,003

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$165,115,298
Per Capita$8,590
Population Basis19,221

Agriculture

Total Farms590
Land in Farms (acres)100,767
Avg Farm Size (acres)171
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants14
Fast Food9
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks8