Unified School District · AR
Paragould School District
Paragould School District is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 24,164. The median household income is $52,980 and the median age is 36.4.
24,164
Population
202
People / sq mi
$52,980
Median Income
36.4
Median Age
Paragould School District covers 120 sq mi of land at 201.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,980
Median Household Income
$25,799
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$170,500
Median Home Value
$918
Median Rent
57.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.0%
High School+
15.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paragould School District serves a community with a population of 24,164 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in Paragould School District is $52,980, with a per capita income of $25,799. The poverty rate is 18.1%.
Paragould School District is 87.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Paragould School District, 86.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Paragould School District is $170,500, with a median rent of $918. The homeownership rate is 57.0%.
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Data for Paragould School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0500017).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.