Census ACS · #646 μSA
Paragould Metro Area
The Paragould, Ar Micropolitan Statistical Area has 46,182 residents. The median household income is $56,793 and the median home value is $162,200.
46,182
Population
80
People / sq mi
$56,793
Median Income
$162,200
Median Home Value
The Paragould CBSA covers 577 sq mi of land at 80.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$56,793
Median Household Income
$27,650
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$162,200
Median Home Value
$852
Median Rent
65.1%
Homeownership
Education
87.4%
High School+
16.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
3.5%
Work From Home
22.4 min
Avg Commute
32.9%
Foreign Born
Paragould spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Paragould, Ar Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 46,182 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #646 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Paragould metro area is $56,793, with a per capita income of $27,650.
The Paragould, Ar CBSA spans the state of Arkansas.
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Data for the Paragould, Ar CBSA (37500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Paragould: 16.5% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Paragould is a metro area in AR with a population of 46,182.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $56,793, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.1%, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $162,200, with typical rent around $852.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.