Census tract · Jefferson County
Census Tract 5.02, Jefferson County, Arkansas
Census Tract 5.02, GEOID 05069000502, in Jefferson County, Arkansas, mostly within Pine Bluff (90% of its census blocks). 2,880 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±430); the 2020 Census counted 2,906.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,880
±430 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,906
Median household income
$31,977
±$13,047 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $51,096
Median home value
$108,300
±$69,911 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $113,400
Median gross rent
$813
±$182 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $888
Where is Census Tract 5.02?
Census Tract 5.02 is one of 24 census tracts in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It covers 9.73 square miles of land, 299 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 05069000502, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Pine Bluff | 90% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 5.02: Tract 3.03 ($52,500), Tract 10, Tract 12 ($28,359), Tract 13, Tract 14.01 ($22,161), Tract 23 ($43,036), Tract 24 ($68,140) and Tract 25 ($75,701). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 5.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 5.02's population at 2,880 (±430) in 695 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,906 residents and 1,069 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 5.02 | Pine Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,880 ±430 | 39,743 |
| Households | 695 ±159 | 14,152 |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.51 | 2.53 |
| Housing units | 1,002 ±146 | 18,992 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 5.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 5.02 is 20.6 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 80.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 12.7%.
| Measure | Tract 5.02 | Pine Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.6 ±1.5 | 37.5 |
| Under 18 years | 17.0% ±6.3 pts | 22.3% |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±6.5 pts | 16.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 2.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±8.3 pts | 16.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 80.2% ±9.6 pts | 76.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.5 pts | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±2.6 pts | 1.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 2.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±6.2 pts | 19.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.6% ±10.4 pts | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8% ±7.9 pts | 20.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±3.9 pts | 5.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 68.6% ±10.9 pts | 86.8% |
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 Census Tract 5.02 earn?
Half of the 695 households in Census Tract 5.02 earn less than $31,977 a year (±$13,047), against $51,096 across Jefferson County: 17th highest of the county's 20 tracts with a reliable estimate. 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 5.02 | Pine Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,977 ±$13,047 | $42,718 |
| Mean household income | $43,129 ±$11,525 | $58,109 |
| Per capita income | $12,548 ±$2,744 | $22,242 |
| People below the poverty line | 38.5% ±16.7 pts | 24.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 52.0% ±30.7 pts | 31.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.9% ±12.3 pts | 18.6% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±4.5 pts | 91.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±6.4 pts | 82.0% |
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 Census Tract 5.02?
Owners occupy 50.6% of Census Tract 5.02's occupied homes and renters 49.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $108,300 by its owner (±$69,911). The median renter pays $813 a month including utilities, and 52.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 5.02 | Pine Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $108,300 ±$69,911 | $89,400 |
| Median gross rent | $813 ±$182 | $855 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.5% ±28.0 pts | 36.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,113 ±$473 | $1,149 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.6% ±11.2 pts | 51.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.4% ±11.2 pts | 48.4% |
| Housing units | 1,002 ±146 | 18,992 |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3% ±11.1 pts | 73.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±3.7 pts | 4.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±3.0 pts | 2.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8% ±5.0 pts | 9.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±10.1 pts | 9.6% |
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 do people in Census Tract 5.02 get to work?
76.0% of Census Tract 5.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 5.02 | Pine Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 37.1% ±8.3 pts | 52.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.7% ±8.5 pts | 10.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±10.7 pts | 84.5% |
| Carpooled | 12.5% ±10.4 pts | 7.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% |
| Walked | 8.6% ±6.0 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% ±3.3 pts | 4.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.9 min ±2.0 | 19.3 min |
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
How does Census Tract 5.02 compare with the other tracts in Jefferson County?
Among Jefferson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 5.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Jefferson County | In Pine Bluff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 24 | 7th of 19 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 24 | 14th of 19 |
| Median household income | 17th of 20 | 13th of 16 |
| Per capita income | 23rd of 23 | 19th of 19 |
| Median home value | 9th of 22 | 6th of 18 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 22 | 13th of 18 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 18 | 4th of 14 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 22 | 8th of 18 |
| Median age | 24th of 24 | 19th of 19 |
| Owner-occupied share | 16th of 23 | 12th of 19 |
The tracts next to it on Jefferson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 23 | 14th | $43,036±$6,978 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 14.02 | 15th | $37,551±$8,388 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9 | 16th | $35,397±$15,128 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 5.02 | 17th | $31,977±$13,047 |
| Tract 15.02 | 18th | $30,021±$7,760 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 12 | 19th | $28,359±$11,692 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 14.01 | 20th | $22,161±$8,298 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 5.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 5.02 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections