Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 66,934.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $90,465.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $46,855.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $820.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 7.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 19.5%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 79.4° and there are 126.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Pine Bluff, AR Population 41,172

White Hall, AR Population 5,559

Redfield, AR Population 1,408

Sulphur Springs, AR Population 1,119

Altheimer, AR Population 625

Wabbaseka, AR Population 361

Humphrey, AR Population 238

Sherrill, AR Population 194

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 79.4°.

  • There are 79.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.4 inches of rain each year with 1.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:48 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High79.4
Nice Days79.94
Rainfall126.4
Snowfall1.0
Sunny_hours5:48
79.4°
Average High
126.4
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Main Stc Pine Bluffc Ar
Source: Wikipedia User Paul Sableman (Flickr use | CC BY 2.0
Crop Dusting Near Pine Bluffc Ar
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0
Union Station Pine Bluff Arkansas
Source: Wikipedia User Richard apple | CC BY-SA 3.0
Main Streetc Pine Bluffc Arkansas
Source: Wikipedia User Paul Sableman (Flickr use | CC BY 2.0
Bayou Bartholomew Near Pine Bluffc Ar
Source: Wikipedia User Keith Yahl | CC BY 2.0
Jefferson County Courthouse
Source: Public Domain

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 66,934. The population has decreased -1.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 68,199 0.1%
2021 68,123 -1.7%
2020 69,282 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 49.9% female with 33,393 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 50.1% male with 33,541 male residents.

Female
49.9% (33,393)
Male
50.1% (33,541)
Gender Jefferson County AR USA
Female 49.9% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 37.8% White with 25,322 White residents.

  • 56.0% African American with 37,451 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 85 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 523 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 269 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 148 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 1,546 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.4% Hispanic with 1,590 Hispanic residents.

White
37.8% (25,322)
African American
56.0% (37,451)
American Indian
0.1% (85)
Asian
0.8% (523)
Hawaiian
0.4% (269)
Other
0.2% (148)
Two Or More
2.3% (1,546)
Hispanic
2.4% (1,590)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County AR USA
White 37.8% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 56.0% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.4% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Arkansas

  • 8.2% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.2% (5,505)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (4,052)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.2% (9,492)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (6,120)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (10,057)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (11,537)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (7,725)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.1% (7,408)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (3,115)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (1,918)
Income Jefferson County AR USA
Less than $10,000 8.2% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.2% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.1% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,008)
9-12th Grade
8% (5,354)
High School / GED
42% (28,112)
Some College
21% (14,056)
Associate's Degree
5% (3,346)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (9,370)
Master's Degree
5% (3,346)
Professional Degree
1% (669)
Doctorate Degree
1% (669)
Education Jefferson County AR USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 34% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 5% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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