City · Arkansas
Paragould, Arkansas
Paragould, city, in Greene County, Arkansas. Paragould had 31,135 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 29,537 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,215 (±63). GEOID 0553390.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,135
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,537 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,215 ±63
Median household income
$56,980
±$3,639 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$181,500
±$6,431 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$925
±$31 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Paragould and what county is it in?
Paragould is a city in Greene County, Arkansas. It covers 31.8 square miles of land, 930 residents per square mile in 2020.
Paragould is in the Paragould, AR micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Paragould, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,135 people lived in Paragould on July 1, 2025, up 5.4% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 29,537 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,215 (±63).
| Measure | Paragould | Greene County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,215 ±63 | 46,432 | +1,647 |
| Households | 11,680 ±368 | 17,994 | +925 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.08 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,650 ±332 | 19,603 | +1,159 |
Paragould's population since 2000
From 22,017 in 2000 to 31,135 in 2025: up 41.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Paragould as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Paragould?
The median resident of Paragould is 36.2 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.1%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Paragould | Greene County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±1.1 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±1.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±1.1 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±1.0 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±0.4 pts | 3.7% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8% ±1.9 pts | 88.4% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.0% ±2.5 pts | 21.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9% ±2.2 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1% ±2.2 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.6% ±3.2 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Paragould earn?
Half of Paragould's 11,680 households earn less than $56,980 a year (±$3,639), against $57,839 in Greene County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,416 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Paragould | Greene County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,980 ±$3,639 | $57,839 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,553 ±$3,745 | $72,756 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,136 ±$1,297 | $28,951 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8% ±2.8 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.2% ±5.3 pts | 22.5% | −8.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5% ±3.0 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±1.8 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±2.6 pts | 87.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Paragould?
Owners occupy 56.6% of Paragould's occupied homes and renters 43.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,500 by its owner (±$6,431). The median renter pays $925 a month including utilities, and 42.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Paragould | Greene County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,500 ±$6,431 | $169,300 | +$22,617 |
| Median gross rent | $925 ±$31 | $904 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.3% ±8.2 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,249 ±$81 | $1,246 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.6% ±3.9 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.4% ±3.9 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 12,650 ±332 | 19,603 | +1,159 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0% ±3.2 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% ±2.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.7% ±2.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Paragould building?
Builders took permits for 146 new housing units in Paragould in 2025 (112 in single-family houses), 4.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Paragould work and get to work?
83.4% of Paragould's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Paragould | Greene County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6% ±2.7 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±2.1 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4% ±3.0 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±1.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.3% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min ±1.9 | 22.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Paragould?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Paragould, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,737 (Tract 4807) to $77,656 (Tract 4808.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4808.02Greene County | 5,195 | $63,741 |
| Tract 4808.01Greene County | 4,977 | $77,656 |
| Tract 4804.01Greene County | 4,778 | $49,583 |
| Tract 4805.01Greene County | 4,040 | $44,757 |
| Tract 4805.02Greene County | 3,301 | $35,297 |
| Tract 4804.02Greene County | 3,054 | $56,076 |
| Tract 4807Greene County | 2,354 | $29,737 |
| Tract 4806.02Greene County | 4,877 | $79,410 |
| Tract 4802Greene County | 4,530 | $60,813 |
| Tract 4803Greene County | 3,016 | $74,167 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Paragould) · Census block assignment files
How does Paragould compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Paragould is the 1,326th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Paragould ranks 70th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 15th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 52nd | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th | 197 |
| Median household income | 70th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 90th | 197 |
| Median home value | 56th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 99th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 115th | 189 |
| Median age | 122nd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 134th | 197 |
| Work from home | 71st | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 124th | 197 |
Paragould's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Paragould with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Paragould?
5 of the 57 figures for Paragould on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Paragould are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Paragould.