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Poinsett County, Arkansas
Poinsett County, Arkansas. Poinsett County had 22,483 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 10 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 05111.
Poinsett County is one of the 2 counties of the Jonesboro, AR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,483
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,965 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,543
Median household income
$46,707
±$3,936 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$103,000
±$8,143 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$619
±$80 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Poinsett County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,965 residents in Poinsett County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,483 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,543 over 758 square miles of land.
| Measure | Poinsett County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,543 | 3,049,391 | −1,353 |
| Households | 8,792±290 | 1,205,987 | −734 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.08 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,449±28 | 1,394,673 | −549 |
Poinsett County's population since 2000
From 25,614 in 2000 to 22,483 in 2025: down 12.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County holds 10 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Trumann with 7,527 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Trumann | 7,399 | $38,881 |
|---|---|---|
| Marked Tree | 2,286 | $45,656 |
| Harrisburg | 2,212 | $48,047 |
| Lepanto | 1,732 | $44,271 |
| Tyronza | 716 | $45,804 |
| Weiner | 647 | $52,917 |
| PaynewayGEOID 0554110 | 241 | $37,969 |
| FisherGEOID 0523800 | 180 | $38,750 |
| WaldenburgGEOID 0572320 | 53 | $34,792 |
| RivervaleGEOID 0559630 | 46 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Poinsett County?
The median resident of Poinsett County is 40.0 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Poinsett County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±0.8 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±0.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 9.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.2%±0.5 pts | 67.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 25.5%±1.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±1.4 pts | 9.0% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.2%±2.2 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.4%±1.6 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5%±0.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Poinsett County earn?
Half of Poinsett County's 8,792 households earn less than $46,707 a year (±$3,936), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $50,361 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Poinsett County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,707±$3,936 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,546±$4,288 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,536±$1,657 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1%±2.8 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.1%±5.8 pts | 21.1% | −7.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.2%±2.6 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.9%±2.9 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 Poinsett County?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Poinsett County's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $103,000 by its owner (±$8,143). The median renter pays $619 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Poinsett County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $103,000±$8,143 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $619±$80 | $947 | −$123 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8%±6.2 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,001±$78 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4%±3.4 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,449±28 | 1,394,673 | −549 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7%±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.7%±2.4 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.9%±1.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Poinsett County building?
Builders took permits for 44 new housing units across Poinsett County in 2025 (36 single-family), 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Poinsett County get to work?
80.1% of Poinsett County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Poinsett County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7%±2.0 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1%±2.9 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3%±2.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±1.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±2.1 | 22.5 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 are Poinsett County's census tracts?
Poinsett County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,105 (Tract 4903) to $61,793 (Tract 4905.02).
| Tract 490105111490100 | 3,895±390 | $49,261 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 490205111490200 | 1,330±221 | $50,398 |
| Tract 490305111490300 | 2,840±373 | $23,105 |
| Tract 490405111490400 | 4,577±349 | $57,750 |
| Tract 4905.0105111490501 | 2,619±334 | $44,395 |
| Tract 4905.0205111490502 | 3,652±514 | $61,793 |
| Tract 490605111490600 | 1,508±216 | $54,306 |
| Tract 490705111490700 | 2,122±352 | $45,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Poinsett County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 75 |
| Median household income | 55th of 75 |
| Median home value | 59th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 69th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71st of 75 |
| Median age | 50th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Poinsett County 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' school search.