The Jonesboro labor market covers a 12-county area in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. With a population of over 400,000 and a civilian labor force of 175,000 Jonesboro has the rich talent pool to suit future investment and workforce needs.
Source: Census.gov
Labor Market Workforce: By County
| County | Civilian Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 5,564 | 5,360 | 204 | 3.7% |
| Craighead | 59,310 | 57,805 | 1,505 | 2.5% |
| Crittenden | 20,873 | 20,066 | 807 | 3.9% |
| Cross | 7,020 | 6,804 | 216 | 3.1% |
| Greene | 20,246 | 19,628 | 618 | 3.1% |
| Jackson | 5,562 | 5,311 | 251 | 4.5% |
| Lawrence | 6,815 | 6,597 | 218 | 3.2% |
| Mississippi | 16,794 | 15,903 | 891 | 5.3% |
| Poinsett | 10,256 | 9,944 | 312 | 3.0% |
| Randolph | 7,351 | 7,098 | 253 | 3.4% |
| Sharp | 6,036 | 5,808 | 228 | 3.8% |
| Dunklin, MO | 11,320 | 10,737 | 583 | 5.2% |
| TOTAL | 177,147 | 171,061 | 6,086 | 3.4% |
Source: "Arkansas Labor Market," Department of Workforce Services, June 2023. "Local Area Unemployment Statistics," Missouri Economic Research & Information Center, June 2023; Data updated August 11, 2023.
