34.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Black or African American

34.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Black or African American poverty in Jonesboro, Arkansas compared

How does Jonesboro, Arkansas compare to other Arkansas and National averages?

  • Jonesboro, Arkansas

    34.2%

  • Arkansas

    28.2% (-18% lower than Jonesboro, Arkansas)

  • National average

    20.8% (-39% lower than Jonesboro, Arkansas)

34.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Historical Timeline

34.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jonesboro, Arkansas historical data

  • 2015 - 25.4%

    The 2015 25.4% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 25.7%

    The 2016 increase to 25.7% from 2015 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 23.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 23.7% from 2016 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 50.3%

    The 2018 increase to 50.3% from 2017 represents a 26.6% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 34.8%

    The 2019 decrease to 34.8% from 2018 represents a -15.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 44.6%

    The 2021 increase to 44.6% from 2019 represents a 9.8% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 34.2%

    The 2023 decrease to 34.2% from 2021 represents a -10.4% decrease YoY.

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