Living in Paragould, AR
Paragould, Arkansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
28,568
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
18.3%
Median Home
$129,100
Median Income
$45,841
Median Rent
$716
Paragould SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9
Paragould, AR Cost Of Living
83Paragould's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Paragould | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 86 | 100 | |
| Housing | 65 | 65 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 82 | 83 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
Paragould, AR Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Thomas R Machnitzki | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Thomas R Machnitzki (thom | GFDL
Rankings for Paragould in Arkansas
Map Of Paragould, AR
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Population over time in Paragould
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28,568 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 28,296 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 27,815 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 27,521 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 27,228 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 26,859 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 26,573 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 26,222 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 25,787 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 25,422 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Paragould
| Race | Paragould | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 72.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.9% | 15.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 7.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Paragould
| Gender | Paragould | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paragould for adults over 25
| Education | Paragould | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 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
| Income | Paragould | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.5% | 12.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 14.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 3.6% | 7.7% |
