Jonesboro, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

76,036

Unemployment

6.9%

Poverty

18.1%

Median Home

$152,900

Median Income

$45,931

Median Rent

$764

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Jonesboro SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Jonesboro, AR Crime Report

3,519
Total Crimes

4,496.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

81.55%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Jonesboro / 100k People	Arkansas / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,519	4,496.5	3,442.7	2,476.7

Violent Crime	537	686.2	584.6	366.7
Murder	13	16.6	8.0	5.0
Robbery	58	74.1	51.6	81.6
Aggravated Assault	392	500.9	447.8	250.2
Property Crime	2,982	3,810.3	2,858.0	2,109.9
Burglary	1,092	1,395.3	599.6	340.5
Larceny	1,758	2,246.3	2,012.6	1,549.5
Car Theft	132	168.7	245.9	219.9

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Jonesboro, AR Cost Of Living

87
Jonesboro's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Jonesboro	Arkansas	National Average
Overall	87	84	100

Services	96	95	100
Groceries	91	90	100
Health	87	86	100
Housing	76	65	100
Transportation	82	83	100
Utilities	87	91	100

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Jonesboro, AR Photos

Source: Public Domain

Jonesboro Ar Historic Bell House Cherry St

Source: Wikipedia User Thomas R Machnitzki (thom | GFDL

Source: Wikipedia User Zereshk | GFDL

Rankings for Jonesboro in Arkansas

Ranks #23 in Most Dangerous Places in Arkansas

Ranks #23 in Worst Places To Live In Arkansas

Ranks #29 in Best Places To Live In Arkansas

Map Of Jonesboro, AR

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Population over time in Jonesboro

Year	Population	% Change
2019	76,036	1.8%
2018	74,710	1.5%
2017	73,581	1.3%
2016	72,638	1.5%
2015	71,576	1.9%
2014	70,217	1.7%
2013	69,049	2.2%
2012	67,550	2.2%
2011	66,096	2.0%
2010	64,798	-

Race / Ethnicity in Jonesboro

White

68.5% (52,066)

African American

20.0% (15,191)

American Indian

0.3% (203)

Asian

1.9% (1,454)

Hawaiian

0.0% (7)

Other

0.5% (405)

Two Or More

2.6% (2,008)

Hispanic

6.2% (4,702)

Race	Jonesboro	AR	USA
White	68.5%	72.4%	60.7%
African American	20.0%	15.2%	12.3%
American Indian	0.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Asian	1.9%	1.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.6%	2.3%	2.4%
Hispanic	6.2%	7.5%	18.0%

Gender in Jonesboro

Female

51.8% (39,421)

Male

48.2% (36,615)

Gender	Jonesboro	AR	USA
Female	51.8%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	48.2%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jonesboro for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (2,281)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (4,562)

High School / GED

32.0% (24,331)

Some College

21.0% (15,967)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (6,082)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (13,686)

Master's Degree

7.0% (5,322)

Professional Degree

3.0% (2,281)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (1,520)

Education	Jonesboro	AR	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	9.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	32.0%	34.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	7.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	1.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Jonesboro, Arkansas

Less than $10,000

8.4% (636,455)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.7% (436,635)

$15,000 to $24,999

14.1% (1,068,922)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.2% (928,240)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.8% (969,663)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.4% (1,248,943)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.3% (935,274)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.5% (798,500)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.8% (286,574)

$200,000 or more

3.9% (294,390)

Income	Jonesboro	AR	USA
Less than $10,000	8.4%	7.8%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.7%	6.0%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	14.1%	12.3%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.2%	11.6%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.8%	14.5%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.4%	18.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.3%	11.2%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.5%	11.3%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.8%	3.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	3.9%	3.6%	7.7%