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Pine Bluff, AR Micro Area

Pine Bluff, AR · Micro Area

72,255Population

A micropolitan statistical area of 2 counties (1 central, 1 outlying), part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income
$51,605
Median home value
$117,000
Land area
1,470 sq mi
49 people per sq mi

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Counties in this micro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

CountyRolePopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
Jefferson County, ARCentral64,802$51,096$113,400
Cleveland County, AROutlying7,453$54,794$137,600

Largest cities and towns

13 places in our city pages lie in this area.

PlaceTypePopulationMedian income
Pine Bluff, ARCity39,743$42,718
White Hall, ARCity5,512$78,092
Redfield, ARCity1,734$71,696
Rison, ARCity1,019$35,855
Sulphur Springs, ARCDP564$36,641
Altheimer, ARCity517$42,663
Kingsland, ARCity406$27,500
Wabbaseka, ARTown360$38,917
Rye, ARCDP223$72,875
Woodlawn, ARCDP197$68,313
New Edinburg, ARCDP182$73,947
Staves, ARCDP155—
Sherrill, ARTown41$20,655

Also in the Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR combined area

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate
18.2%
Unemployment
7.6%
College Educated
20%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income
$51,605
Mean Household Income
$69,989

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%

Population Split

Male49.8%
Female50.2%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

African10.3%
English8.4%
Irish4.5%
German3.6%
Mexican2.2%
Scottish0.9%
Italian0.5%
French0.3%
Polish0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

1.8%Foreign Born
98.2%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized41.7%
Non-Citizen58.3%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later55.7%
Before 201044.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units
34,266
Median Rent
$880/mo
Median Home Value
$117,000
Median Year Built
1978

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled
16,077
College Enrollment
20.2%
High School
23.4%
College Educated
20.0%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time
23.2 min
Drive Alone Rate
84.9%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work From Home
5.0%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18
21.5%
18-34 Years
22.3%
35-64 Years
37.3%
65+ Years
18.9%

Population Composition

Under 1821.5%
18-3422.3%
35-6437.3%
65+18.9%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples
38.0%
Single Parent
9.0%
Living Alone
33.6%
Avg Size
2.47

Household Types

Married Couples38.0%
Single Parent9.0%
Living Alone33.6%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income
$27,058
SNAP Usage
14.5%
Health Insurance
95.0%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k24.8%
$25k - $50k24.1%
$50k - $100k31.5%
$100k+19.6%

Key Industries

Manufacturing
17.1%
Retail Trade
11.1%
Education & Health Care
24.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

21.0%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

95.0%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet
82.2%vs ~90% National Avg
Computer Ownership
91.7%vs ~95% National Avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better
83.0
0130
Below average< 97
Near average97 - 103
Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better
228.6
0200
Hard to Afford< 80
Moderate80 - 100
Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

The BEA publishes price levels for metro areas only, so for this micro area the cost-of-living figure is the state's average for areas outside metros.