The Jonesboro Labor Market spans 19 counties across Northeast Arkansas, Southeast Missouri and West Tennessee. With a combined population of nearly 600,000 and a civilian labor force exceeding 260,000, the region offers employers access to a broad talent pool to support current operations and future growth.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Labor Market Workforce by County
| County | Civilian Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 5,983 | 5,748 | 235 | 3.9% |
| Craighead | 58,207 | 56,134 | 2,073 | 3.6% |
| Crittenden | 20,886 | 19,923 | 963 | 4.6% |
| Cross | 7,532 | 7,257 | 275 | 3.7% |
| Greene | 19,610 | 18,841 | 769 | 3.9% |
| Independence | 18,990 | 18,376 | 614 | 3.2% |
| Jackson | 5,679 | 5,454 | 225 | 4.0% |
| Lawrence | 7,015 | 6,764 | 251 | 3.6% |
| Mississippi | 20,793 | 20,025 | 768 | 3.7% |
| Poinsett | 10,118 | 9,743 | 375 | 3.7% |
| Randolph | 8,277 | 7,997 | 280 | 3.4% |
| Sharp | 6,889 | 6,613 | 276 | 4.0% |
| St. Francis | 7,762 | 7,353 | 409 | 5.3% |
| Woodruff | 3,112 | 3,020 | 92 | 3.0% |
| Dunklin, MO | 11,837 | 10,981 | 646 | 4.9% |
| Ripley, MO | 4,699 | 4,526 | 173 | 3.7% |
| Pemiscot, MO | 5,706 | 5,426 | 331 | 4.9% |
| Lauderdale, TN | 9,020 | 8,612 | 408 | 4.5% |
| Tipton, TN | 28,361 | 27,347 | 1,014 | 3.6% |
| TOTAL | 260,476 | 250,140 | 10,177 | 3.9% |
Sources: Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, LUAS Program, February 2026; US Bureau of Labor Statistics via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), September 2026. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, September 2026.
