Census ACS · #323 MSA
Jonesboro Metro Area
The Jonesboro, Ar Metropolitan Statistical Area has 134,837 residents. The median household income is $55,478 and the median home value is $181,200.
134,837
Population
92
People / sq mi
$55,478
Median Income
$181,200
Median Home Value
The Jonesboro CBSA covers 1,465 sq mi of land at 92.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$55,478
Median Household Income
$31,184
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Jonesboro metro's price level is 85.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $55,478 has the buying power of $64,602 in average-priced US metros.
85.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$64,602
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$55,478
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$181,200
Median Home Value
$907
Median Rent
60.0%
Homeownership
Education
88.9%
High School+
25.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.4%
Work From Home
20.5 min
Avg Commute
25.9%
Foreign Born
Jonesboro spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Jonesboro, Ar Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 134,837 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #323 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Jonesboro metro area is $55,478, with a per capita income of $31,184.
The Jonesboro, Ar CBSA spans the state of Arkansas.
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Data for the Jonesboro, Ar CBSA (27860) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Jonesboro: 60.0% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Jonesboro is a metro area in AR with a population of 134,837.
The typical household earns $55,478, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $181,200, with typical rent around $907.
25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.