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Jonesboro, AR

Craighead CountyElev. 79 m
Population
79,187
Median home
$213,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
25
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Jonesboro

With about 79,187 residents, Jonesboro is one of Arkansas's notable places. Jonesboro sits in Craighead County. The median age is 33.7 and the median household income is $52,559. Homes carry a median value of $213,400, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.3%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
79,187
Median age
33.7
Median household income
$52,559
Per-capita income
$31,734
Poverty rate
22.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
18.5 min
Work from home
6.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.4%
Black22.6%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36%
Sales & office22.3%
Service20.1%
Production, transportation & material moving13.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$213,400
Median gross rent
$926/mo
Owner-occupied
52.6%
Median year built
1990
Households
30,892
Avg. household size
2.46

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Jonesboro has 25 public schools — 14 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading49%
Math44%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical CenterHighGrades 9–12
THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 8–12
ANNIE CAMP JR. HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–9
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHSMiddleGrades 7–9
NETTLETON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
VALLEY VIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–9
WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–7
FOX MEADOW ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–2
FOX MEADOW SCHOOL OF CREATIVE MEDIAElementaryGrades 3–6
HEALTH/WELLNESS ENVI MAGNETElementaryGrades 1–6
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNETElementaryGrades 1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime68% above national
Jonesboro647
Arkansas630
United States386
↓ 6% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime71% above national
Jonesboro3,346
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Jonesboro Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Jonesboro.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Craighead County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Jonesboro is in Craighead County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Jonesboro sits in Craighead County. Elevation ~79 m.

Population trend
80K66K79,18720102024
Map of Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR
Where Jonesboro is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogers
Historic places

17 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Berger-Graham HouseFrierson HouseBell HouseNash--Reid--Hill HouseBerger HouseCraighead County CourthouseStuck, C.A., and Sons LumberWestbrooke, Edward L., Building
Notable people from Jonesboro
John GrishamWes BentleyMalik MonkDoug McMillonJohn Wesley SnyderAlan BelcherBen MurphyKyle Dean MasseyPaul CarawayMatt Cavenaugh
People searches in Jonesboro
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Nearby cities
Paragould (19 mi)Blytheville (44 mi)Marion (50 mi)Batesville (53 mi)West Memphis (54 mi)Forrest (56 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Jonesboro, AR (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Jason Ryan Thomas, 54
Jonesboro · 72401
AKA Jason Ryan Thomas, Jason R Thomas
Jason Ivan Smith, 49
Jonesboro · 72401
AKA Jason I Smith
Kevin Christopher Lee, 50
Jonesboro · 72401
Anthony Clark, 32
Jonesboro · 72401
AKA Anthony Clark
Richard Tyrone Davis, 45
Jonesboro · 72401
AKA Rich Davis, Richard Tyrone Davis
Billy William Sanchez, 75
Jonesboro · 72401
AKA Jack Billy, William Sanchez
Billy William Sanchez, 75
Jonesboro · Craighead County · 72401
AKA Jack Billy, Billy Sanchez
Derrick Charles King, 54
Jonesboro · 72401
AKA Derrick C King, John Jackson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Jonesboro — frequently asked

What is the population of Jonesboro, Arkansas?
Jonesboro has a population of about 79,187, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Jonesboro?
The median home value in Jonesboro is $213,400, and the median gross rent is $926/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Jonesboro safe? What is the crime rate?
Jonesboro Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 647 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Jonesboro face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Craighead County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro has 25 public schools (14 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Jonesboro?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Jonesboro. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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