Economy & Jobs — Pocahontas, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,216 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,863 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,020 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 21.3% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
