Demographics in Paragould, AR

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Paragould?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

29,940

Male

14,633

48.9%

Female

15,307

51.1%

Median Age

36.2

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

88.0%

Black

3.4%

Hispanic

5.0%

Asian

0.5%

Two or More

6.1%

Other

1.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

10.9%

High School or Higher

39.3%

Foreign Born

1.2%

Veterans

6.0%

Married

38.9%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Paragould, AR has a population of 29,940 with a median age of 36.2. The racial makeup is 88.0% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.4% Black, 0.5% Asian. About 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.2%.