Pine Bluff, 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 | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,687 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 640.1 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.79% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,033 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pine Bluff declined by 24.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 30,331 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pine Bluff has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,867 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.65% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pine Bluff is about 30% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $18,531 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $826 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.8% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pine Bluff is about 1.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $826 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pine Bluff spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 137 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.4 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.8 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 137 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,237 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,670 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,346 | 912 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pine Bluff is 16 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
Pine Bluff has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Pine Bluff has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 28.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.9% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
What is the population of Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
The population of Pine Bluff, Arkansas is 29,687, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
The population density of Pine Bluff, Arkansas is 640.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
The median household income in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is $40,867, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
The median home price in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is $18,531, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is 9.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.