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 | 5,530 | 5,309 | 221 | 4.0% |
| Craighead | 56,560 | 54,693 | 1,857 | 3.3% |
| Crittenden | 21,435 | 20,237 | 1,198 | 5.6% |
| Cross | 7,048 | 6,707 | 341 | 4.8% |
| Greene | 18,806 | 18,137 | 669 | 3.6% |
| Jackson | 5,826 | 5,536 | 290 | 5.0% |
| Lawrence | 6,889 | 6,594 | 295 | 4.3% |
| Mississippi | 16,776 | 15,560 | 1,216 | 7.2% |
| Poinsett | 10,111 | 9,705 | 406 | 4.0% |
| Randolph | 7,421 | 7,128 | 293 | 3.9% |
| Sharp | 5,719 | 5,456 | 263 | 4.6% |
| Dunklin, MO | 11,864 | 11,225 | 639 | 5.4% |
| TOTAL | 173,985 | 166,287 | 7,698 | 4.4% |
Source: "Arkansas Labor Market," Department of Workforce Services, April 2021. "Local Area Unemployment Statistics," Missouri Economic Research & Information Center, April 2021; Data updated June 16, 2021.
