Paragould, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,831 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 808.9 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.03% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,620 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Paragould grew by 19.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,824 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Paragould has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,254 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.42% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Paragould is about 6% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $267,328 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $886 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.1% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Paragould is about 25.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $886 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Paragould spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 109 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.1 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.1 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 109 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,372 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,127 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,620 | 912 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Paragould is 13 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Paragould has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Paragould has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Paragould | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.9% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Paragould, Arkansas.
What is the population of Paragould, Arkansas?
The population of Paragould, Arkansas is 25,831, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Paragould, Arkansas?
The population density of Paragould, Arkansas is 808.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Paragould, Arkansas?
The median household income in Paragould, Arkansas is $55,254, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Paragould, Arkansas?
The median home price in Paragould, Arkansas is $267,328, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Paragould, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Paragould, Arkansas is 8.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.