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Metropolitan Statistical Area in Arkansas, United States
Jonesboro Area
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Jonesboro, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area
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Components of the Jonesboro–Paragould, AR CSA   Jonesboro, AR MSA   Paragould, AR μSA
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountiesCraighead
Poinsett
Principal citiesJonesboro
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties – Craighead and Poinsett – in northeast Arkansas, anchored by the city of Jonesboro. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 121,026 (a July 1, 2012 estimate has placed the population at 124,042). It is also part of the larger Jonesboro-Paragould Combined Statistical Area.

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Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 107,762 people, 42,327 households, and 29,321 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 89.68% White, 7.63% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

The median income for a household in the MSA was $29,492, and the median income for a family was $36,473. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $20,154 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $15,089.

See also

References

  1. "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2010 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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