Jonesboro, Arkansas Income Statistics
Jonesboro 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
Jonesboro Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,469 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $45,441 | $49,255 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.3% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.6% | 8.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.8% | 6.7% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Jonesboro is about 11% lower than in Arkansas. Income has been growing slower in Jonesboro (3.3%/yr) than in Arkansas (4.6%/yr).
About 8% of adults in Jonesboro earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, about the same as the Arkansas average of 8%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Jonesboro, Arkansas grew by 46.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $54,469 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.3% per year.
Jonesboro 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 2016, at 24% lower. The gap has widened from 27% in 2009 to 32% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Jonesboro
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 6,403 households (25.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 30.9% of households in Jonesboro had an income under $35,000 and 12.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Jonesboro has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (15.8% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.8% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,712 | 6.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,642 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,537 | 10.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,872 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,959 | 15.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,485 | 17.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,519 | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,312 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,630 | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,461 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 25,129 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 3,861 residents (7.6% 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 8.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.3% of Jonesboro residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 34.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.0% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Jonesboro has a larger share of residents earning $15,000 to $24,999 (12.7% vs 10.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (7.6% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 7,286 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 6,562 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,520 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6,462 | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5,547 | 10.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7,439 | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,379 | 12.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,744 | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,861 | 7.6% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 50,801 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 14.3% 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 Jonesboro
| Metric | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.560 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $51,896 | $57,045 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $46,518 | $46,102 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 10.4% | 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 Jonesboro, it is 0.560, higher than Arkansas's 0.551, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 12% more than women's income in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Over a 35-year career, a 12% wage gap accumulates to roughly $188,230 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Jonesboro, Arkansas has narrowed from about 18% to 10% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 21% in 2012, and was narrowest at 7% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $1,073 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Jonesboro | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 7.8% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 15 | 18 | 22 |
Approximately 2,207 people are unemployed in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The average commute time in Jonesboro is 15 minutes, shorter than the 18 minutes in Arkansas.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Jonesboro, Arkansas has fallen from 9.7% to 7.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.3% in 2013 and fell as low as 5.9% in 2018.
Jonesboro has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2014-2018 (as much as 0.8 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 1.9 points higher.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, Arkansas.
How Rich Is Jonesboro, Arkansas?
Jonesboro 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 $54,469, about 11% lower than the Arkansas average of $60,940.
How has median household income changed in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Jonesboro, Arkansas rose 47%, from $37,168 to $54,469. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arkansas as a whole: +47% against +58%.
What was the median household income in Jonesboro in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Jonesboro, Arkansas was $50,539, up 2% from $49,524 in 2022. The Arkansas median that year was $58,782.
What was the median household income in Jonesboro in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Jonesboro, Arkansas was $45,886. By 2024 it had risen 19% to $54,469.
Is unemployment high in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
Unemployment in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 7.1%, well above the Arkansas rate of 4.9%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
The Gini coefficient in Jonesboro is 0.560. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Jonesboro, Arkansas has narrowed from about 18% to 10% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 21% in 2012, and was narrowest at 7% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $1,073 since 2009.
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