Jonesboro, AR Metro Area is a vibrant and culturally diverse region located in the northeastern corner of Arkansas. With a population of 133,087 and a population density of 92.47 people per square mile, it is an attractive place to visit and live. There are many locally owned businesses in the area such as Dixie Outfitters Clothing Store, White River Brewing Company and The Joint Barbeque Restaurant. For outdoor activities, there are plenty of year-round options such as fishing on Big Lake or biking along Crowley’s Ridge trails. Other demographic organizations include the United Way of Northeast Arkansas and the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce which work together to facilitate economic development in the area. Local sporting events are also popular with basketball games at ASU Convocation Center being one of the most attended events in Jonesboro.
The population in Jonesboro Metro Area is 133,087. There are 91 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jonesboro Metro Area is 35.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jonesboro Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jonesboro Metro Area
- 49.2% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 28.9% are married with children
- 20.6% have children, but are single
Race in Jonesboro Metro Area
- 79.2% are White
- 11.9% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander