The city of Pine Bluff, AR has a population of 49,083 according to the 2019 United States Census Bureau. In terms of rankings, Pine Bluff is rated as the third worst place to live in Arkansas based on BestPlaces rankings. The primary factors that negatively impacted its score were crime rates and quality of local schools. Additionally, Pine Bluff’s median household income was rated as one of the lowest in the state at $32,085 per year with an unemployment rate of 7.2%. Furthermore, housing prices and real estate taxes are higher than the national average which can make living in this area difficult for residents. Despite lower ratings in key categories, Pine Bluff does offer some amenities such as parks and recreational activities for residents to enjoy their time off from work or school.
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