The Jonesboro Labor Market covers a 19-county area in Northeast Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. With a population of nearly 600,000 and a civilian labor force of 250,000, Jonesboro has the rich talent pool to suit future investment and workforce needs.
Source: American Community Survey 2022 5-Year; American Community Survey 2022 1-Year (Craighead County Only)
Labor Market Workforce by County
| County | Civilian Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 5,393 | 5,169 | 224 | 4.2% |
| Craighead | 58,108 | 56,611 | 1,497 | 2.6% |
| Crittenden | 20,279 | 19,536 | 743 | 3.7% |
| Cross | 7,014 | 6,782 | 232 | 3.3% |
| Greene | 20,067 | 19,410 | 657 | 3.3% |
| Independence | 17,076 | 16,607 | 469 | 2.7% |
| Jackson | 5,384 | 5,165 | 219 | 4.1% |
| Lawrence | 6,931 | 6,718 | 213 | 3.1% |
| Mississippi | 17,199 | 16,428 | 771 | 4.5% |
| Poinsett | 10,079 | 9,743 | 336 | 3.3% |
| Randolph | 7,130 | 6,872 | 258 | 3.6% |
| Sharp | 6,123 | 5,898 | 225 | 3.7% |
| St. Francis | 7,477 | 7,108 | 369 | 4.9% |
| Woodruff | 2,828 | 2,731 | 97 | 3.4% |
| Dunklin, MO | 11,557 | 10,912 | 645 | 5.6% |
| Ripley, MO | 5,207 | 4,995 | 212 | 4.1% |
| Pemiscot, MO | 5,895 | 5,565 | 330 | 5.6% |
| Lauderdale, TN | 9,206 | 8,826 | 380 | 4.1% |
| Tipton, TN | 27,291 | 26,438 | 853 | 3.1% |
| TOTAL | 250,244 | 241,514 | 8,730 | 3.5% |
Source: Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, 2024 Arkansas Labor Market Report, April; Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, Missouri Local Area Unemployment Statistics. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
