Unified School District · AR
Jonesboro Public Schools
Jonesboro Public Schools is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 38,325. The median household income is $45,548 and the median age is 33.0.
38,325
Population
1059
People / sq mi
$45,548
Median Income
33.0
Median Age
Jonesboro Public Schools covers 36 sq mi of land at 1058.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 34.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,548
Median Household Income
$27,852
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$191,500
Median Home Value
$922
Median Rent
51.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.9%
High School+
26.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jonesboro Public Schools serves a community with a population of 38,325 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in Jonesboro Public Schools is $45,548, with a per capita income of $27,852. The poverty rate is 24.3%.
Jonesboro Public Schools is 57.3% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 34.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jonesboro Public Schools, 90.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jonesboro Public Schools is $191,500, with a median rent of $922. The homeownership rate is 51.1%.
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Data for Jonesboro Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0508280).
The poverty rate is what most separates Jonesboro Public Schools from the typical school district: 24.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 38,325 residents, Jonesboro Public Schools is a school district in Arkansas.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $45,548, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US school districts: 24.3%, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $191,500, with typical rent around $922.
26.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Jonesboro Public Schools: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.