Pine Bluff, Arkansas Income Statistics
Pine Bluff 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
Pine Bluff Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,567 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $38,796 | $49,255 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 3.1% | 8.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 2.5% | 6.7% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Pine Bluff is about 32% lower than in Arkansas. Income has been growing slower in Pine Bluff (4.3%/yr) than in Arkansas (4.6%/yr).
About 3% of adults in Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff, Arkansas grew by 43.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $41,567 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.3% per year.
Pine Bluff has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2011, its income was 43% lower. The gap has widened from 43% in 2009 to 48% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Pine Bluff
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Households by income, 2024
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About 1,444 households (12.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 43.0% of households in Pine Bluff had an income under $35,000 and 4.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Pine Bluff has a larger share of households earning $15,000 to $24,999 (14.6% vs 6.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (2.5% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,164 | 10.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 833 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,706 | 14.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,321 | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,872 | 16.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,896 | 16.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,454 | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 871 | 7.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 281 | 2.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 292 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 11,689 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 735 residents (3.1% 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 3.6% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.6% of Pine Bluff residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 42.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 7.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Pine Bluff has a larger share of residents earning $10,000 to $14,999 (12.0% vs 7.0%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (3.1% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,502 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,525 | 14.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,864 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,698 | 15.5% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,091 | 12.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,286 | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,256 | 9.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 974 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 735 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 23,930 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 14.6% 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 Pine Bluff
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.541 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $42,692 | $57,045 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $40,044 | $46,102 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 6.2% | 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 Pine Bluff, it is 0.541, 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 7% more than women's income in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Over a 35-year career, a 7% wage gap accumulates to roughly $92,680 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Pine Bluff, Arkansas has narrowed from about 19% to 6% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2010, and was narrowest at 3% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $4,047 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Pine Bluff | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 3.0% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 16 | 18 | 22 |
Approximately 1,463 people are unemployed in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
The average commute time in Pine Bluff is 16 minutes, shorter than the 18 minutes in Arkansas.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Pine Bluff, Arkansas has fallen from 19.5% to 11.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate fell as low as 9.7% in 2023.
Pine Bluff has been far above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2023, its rate was 4.5 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 10.8 points in 2011 to 5.9 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pine Bluff, Arkansas has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Arkansas, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
How Rich Is Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
Pine Bluff 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 $41,567, about 32% lower than the Arkansas average of $60,940.
How fast is household income rising in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Pine Bluff, Arkansas rose 43%, from $29,012 to $41,567. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arkansas as a whole: +43% against +58%.
What was the median household income in Pine Bluff in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Pine Bluff, Arkansas was $40,867, up 6% from $38,710 in 2022. The Arkansas median that year was $58,782.
What was the median household income in Pine Bluff in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Pine Bluff, Arkansas was $33,732. By 2024 it had risen 23% to $41,567.
How strong is the job market in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
Unemployment in Pine Bluff, Arkansas is 11.1%, well above the Arkansas rate of 4.9%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
The Gini coefficient in Pine Bluff is 0.541. 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 Pine Bluff, Arkansas?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Pine Bluff, Arkansas has narrowed from about 19% to 6% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2010, and was narrowest at 3% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $4,047 since 2009.
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