Paragould, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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

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

Population

28,821

Unemployment

7.1%

Poverty

17.7%

Median Home

$137,400

Median Income

$48,276

Median Rent

$736

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Paragould SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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Paragould, AR Cost Of Living

86
Paragould's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Paragould	Arkansas	National Average
Overall	86	85	100

Services	100	97	100
Groceries	90	92	100
Health	93	88	100
Housing	65	66	100
Transportation	90	87	100
Utilities	90	93	100

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Paragould, AR Photos

Source: Wikipedia User Thomas R Machnitzki | GFDL

Source: Wikipedia User Thomas R Machnitzki (thom | GFDL

Rankings for Paragould in Arkansas

Ranks #18 in Best Places To Live In Arkansas

Ranks #26 in Richest Cities In Arkansas

Ranks #29 in Cheapest Places To Live In Arkansas

Map Of Paragould, AR

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Population over time in Paragould

Year	Population	% Change
2020	28,821	1.9%
2019	28,296	1.7%
2018	27,815	1.1%
2017	27,521	1.1%
2016	27,228	1.4%
2015	26,859	1.1%
2014	26,573	1.3%
2013	26,222	1.7%
2012	25,787	1.4%
2011	25,422	-

Race / Ethnicity in Paragould

White

89.7% (25,853)

African American

3.6% (1,043)

American Indian

0.4% (109)

Asian

0.5% (154)

Hawaiian

0.1% (21)

Other

0.2% (46)

Two Or More

2.7% (765)

Hispanic

2.9% (830)

Race	Paragould	AR	USA
White	89.7%	71.6%	60.1%
African American	3.6%	15.1%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	0.5%	1.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.7%	3.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	2.9%	7.6%	18.2%

Gender in Paragould

Female

51.6% (14,862)

Male

48.4% (13,959)

Gender	Paragould	AR	USA
Female	51.6%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	48.4%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Paragould for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (288)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (2,017)

High School / GED

43.0% (12,393)

Some College

23.0% (6,628)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (1,729)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (3,746)

Master's Degree

6.0% (1,729)

Professional Degree

1.0% (288)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Paragould	AR	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	43.0%	34.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Paragould, Arkansas

Less than $10,000

8.0% (230,160)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.3% (152,830)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.2% (350,335)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.2% (323,948)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.4% (415,124)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.8% (571,613)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.3% (355,037)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.3% (354,515)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.3% (66,096)

$200,000 or more

2.2% (62,438)

Income	Paragould	AR	USA
Less than $10,000	8.0%	7.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.3%	5.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.2%	11.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.2%	11.3%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.4%	14.1%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.8%	18.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.3%	11.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.3%	11.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.3%	4.0%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.2%	4.0%	8.3%