Jonesboro, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

77,391

Unemployment

6.3%

Poverty

20.2%

Median Home

$161,500

Median Income

$47,062

Median Rent

$786

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Jonesboro SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Jonesboro, AR Crime Report

3,467
Total Crimes

4,350.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

85.42%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Jonesboro / 100k People	Arkansas / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,467	4,350.0	3,285.3	2,346.0

Violent Crime	642	805.5	671.9	387.8
Murder	12	15.1	10.6	6.5
Robbery	55	69.0	52.0	73.9
Aggravated Assault	497	623.6	535.8	279.7
Property Crime	2,825	3,544.5	2,613.4	1,958.2
Burglary	1,038	1,302.4	523.1	314.2
Larceny	1,576	1,977.4	1,828.5	1,398.0
Car Theft	211	264.7	261.8	246.0

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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	85	100

Services	102	97	100
Groceries	89	92	100
Health	93	88	100
Housing	77	66	100
Transportation	90	87	100
Utilities	90	93	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
2020	77,391	3.6%
2019	74,710	1.5%
2018	73,581	1.3%
2017	72,638	1.5%
2016	71,576	1.9%
2015	70,217	1.7%
2014	69,049	2.2%
2013	67,550	2.2%
2012	66,096	2.0%
2011	64,798	-

Race / Ethnicity in Jonesboro

White

67.3% (52,075)

African American

20.8% (16,096)

American Indian

0.3% (194)

Asian

1.8% (1,403)

Hawaiian

0.0% (6)

Other

0.5% (365)

Two Or More

3.0% (2,286)

Hispanic

6.4% (4,966)

Race	Jonesboro	AR	USA
White	67.3%	71.6%	60.1%
African American	20.8%	15.1%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	1.8%	1.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.0%	3.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	6.4%	7.6%	18.2%

Gender in Jonesboro

Female

51.7% (39,984)

Male

48.3% (37,407)

Gender	Jonesboro	AR	USA
Female	51.7%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	48.3%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jonesboro for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (3,869)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (3,869)

High School / GED

31.0% (23,991)

Some College

21.0% (16,252)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (6,965)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (13,930)

Master's Degree

7.0% (5,417)

Professional Degree

3.0% (2,321)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (773)

Education	Jonesboro	AR	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	34.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	7.0%	9.0%
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	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Jonesboro, Arkansas

Less than $10,000

9.5% (737,093)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.4% (421,343)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.1% (856,303)

$25,000 to $34,999

12.3% (949,563)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.7% (1,061,836)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.0% (1,316,697)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.8% (838,575)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.9% (922,073)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.4% (264,367)

$200,000 or more

4.8% (371,244)

Income	Jonesboro	AR	USA
Less than $10,000	9.5%	7.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.4%	5.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.1%	11.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	12.3%	11.3%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.7%	14.1%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.0%	18.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.8%	11.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.9%	11.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.4%	4.0%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	4.8%	4.0%	8.3%