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 | 5,554 | 5,276 | 268 | 4.8% |
| Craighead | 56,800 | 54,478 | 2,322 | 4.1% |
| Crittenden | 21,778 | 20,354 | 1,424 | 6.5% |
| Cross | 7,205 | 6,811 | 394 | 5.5% |
| Greene | 19,272 | 18,407 | 865 | 4.5% |
| Jackson | 5,858 | 5,484 | 374 | 6.4% |
| Lawrence | 6,643 | 6,260 | 383 | 5.8% |
| Mississippi | 16,780 | 15,208 | 1,572 | 9.4% |
| Poinsett | 10,098 | 9,591 | 507 | 5.0% |
| Randolph | 7,501 | 7,122 | 379 | 5.1% |
| Sharp | 5,830 | 5,475 | 355 | 6.1% |
| Dunklin, MO | 11,924 | 11,143 | 781 | 6.5% |
| TOTAL | 175,243 | 165,619 | 9,624 | 5.8% |
Source: "Arkansas Labor Market," Department of Workforce Services, June 2021. "Local Area Unemployment Statistics," Missouri Economic Research & Information Center, June 2021; Data updated August 27, 2021.
