Jacksonville, Arkansas Income Statistics
Jacksonville Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Jacksonville Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,483 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $42,519 | $49,255 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 4.7% | 8.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 1.9% | 6.7% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Jacksonville is about 7% lower than in Arkansas. Income has been growing slower in Jacksonville (3.0%/yr) than in Arkansas (4.6%/yr).
About 5% of adults in Jacksonville earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arkansas average of 8%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Jacksonville, Arkansas grew by 32.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $56,483 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.0% per year.
Jacksonville has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2010, at 15% lower. The gap has widened from 16% in 2009 to 30% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Jacksonville
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 2,224 households (23.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 32.1% of households in Jacksonville had an income under $35,000 and 7.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Jacksonville has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (14.1% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (1.9% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 742 | 8.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 467 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 883 | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 898 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,309 | 14.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,313 | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,473 | 15.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,560 | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 484 | 5.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 179 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,310 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 898 residents (4.7% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 5.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 13.0% of Jacksonville residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 31.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 10.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Jacksonville has a larger share of residents earning $25,000 to $34,999 (14.9% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (4.7% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,464 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,052 | 10.8% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,582 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,413 | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,830 | 14.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,244 | 17.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,519 | 13.2% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,018 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 898 | 4.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 19,020 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 13.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Jacksonville
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.509 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $50,219 | $57,045 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $42,668 | $46,102 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 15.0% | 19.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Jacksonville, it is 0.509, lower than Arkansas's 0.551, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 18% more than women's income in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Over a 35-year career, a 18% wage gap accumulates to roughly $264,285 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Jacksonville, Arkansas has widened from about 11% to 15% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 17% in 2010, and was narrowest at 3% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,618 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Jacksonville widened by 3.7 points while Arkansas's narrowed by 4.6 points.
Employment
| Metric | Jacksonville | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 8.5% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 18 | 22 |
Approximately 894 people are unemployed in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
The average commute time in Jacksonville is 20 minutes, longer than the 18 minutes in Arkansas.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Jacksonville, Arkansas has risen from 5.9% to 7.4% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.5% in 2022 and fell as low as 4.9% in 2019.
Jacksonville started 2.8 points below the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had risen above it by 2020, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its rate was 2.1 points higher.
Jacksonville, AR Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Jacksonville, AR compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, AR | 24,180 | $56,483 #2/3 | 3.0%/yr #3/3 | 7.4% #3/3 | 0.509 #2/3 |
| Sherwood, AR | 30,507 | $77,963 | 3.5%/yr | 4.1% | 0.507 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 58,195 | $51,876 | 3.0%/yr | 5.9% | 0.515 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jacksonville, Arkansas has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it about on par with Arkansas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
How Rich Is Jacksonville, Arkansas?
Jacksonville has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $56,483, about 7% lower than the Arkansas average of $60,940.
How fast is household income rising in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Jacksonville, Arkansas rose 32%, from $42,704 to $56,483. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arkansas as a whole: +32% against +58%.
What was the median household income in Jacksonville in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Jacksonville, Arkansas was $52,136, about the same as in 2022. The Arkansas median that year was $58,782.
What was the median household income in Jacksonville in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Jacksonville, Arkansas was $50,931. By 2024 it had risen 11% to $56,483.
Is unemployment high in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
Unemployment in Jacksonville, Arkansas is 7.4%, well above the Arkansas rate of 4.9%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
The Gini coefficient in Jacksonville is 0.509. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Jacksonville, Arkansas?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Jacksonville, Arkansas has widened from about 11% to 15% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 17% in 2010, and was narrowest at 3% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,618 since 2009.
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