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 | 5,436 | 5,274 | 162 | 3.0% |
| Craighead | 56,416 | 55,012 | 1,404 | 2.5% |
| Crittenden | 21,093 | 20,285 | 808 | 3.8% |
| Cross | 7,069 | 6,831 | 238 | 3.4% |
| Greene | 19,369 | 18,851 | 518 | 2.7% |
| Jackson | 5,666 | 5,440 | 226 | 4.0% |
| Lawrence | 6,893 | 6,662 | 231 | 3.4% |
| Mississippi | 16,554 | 15,636 | 918 | 5.5% |
| Poinsett | 10,110 | 9,805 | 305 | 3.0% |
| Randolph | 7,588 | 7,363 | 225 | 3.0% |
| Sharp | 5,751 | 5,520 | 231 | 4.0% |
| Dunklin, MO | 11,029 | 10,621 | 408 | 3.7% |
| TOTAL | 172,974 | 167,300 | 5,674 | 3.3% |
Source: "Arkansas Labor Market," Department of Workforce Services, September 2021. "Local Area Unemployment Statistics," Missouri Economic Research & Information Center, September 2021; Data updated November 5, 2021.
