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Pine Bluff, Arkansas

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

39,743
Population
$89,400
Median home value (all homes)
71% below U.S. median
$73,267
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$855/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$42,718
Median household income
46% below U.S. median
19.3 min
Average commute
82%
Homes with broadband
21.64%
Locations with fiber available
10.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing53% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes3% below
Insurance8% below
Commute cost36% below
For business: Arkansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates86.5%
College graduates20.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pine Bluff
The Economic & Community Development Department of the City of Pine Bluff focuses on advancing economic development, housing programs, public services, and neighborhood and commercial district vitality in Pine Bluff.
county Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County
The Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas is an organization dedicated to the growth and economic development of Jefferson County. It was created in 1994 as a not-for-profit and opened its doors on January 1, 1995, formed to unify community and economic development efforts in Pine Bluff, White Hall, and all of Jefferson County.
state Arkansas Economic Development Commission
At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn't happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success.
state Arkansas Valley Alliance
The Russellville Regional Alliance for Economic Development is a regional economic development agency serving Pope County in west-central Arkansas. It operates as a non-profit, public/private organization managed by a board of directors and works in close partnership with the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce to promote the civic, economic, professional, cultural, and industrial progress of the area.
state Institute for Economic Advancement
Part of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's School of Business; the Institute for Economic Advancement includes the Center for Economic Education.
state North Central Arkansas Economic Development
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce operates the Free Info Guide for Mountain Home, Arkansas, and provides information about economic development, general info, buildings & sites, plans of action, business retention/expansion, and workforce development. The site also promotes local attractions, events, and lodging and includes plan and membership resources.
state Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District
The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District is a public, non-profit planning and development organization serving Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy and Washington Counties, and it acts as a link between private and public sectors to advance economic and community development in Northwest Arkansas.
state Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance
The Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance (SADA) is a regional partnership focused on connecting communities to opportunity through coordinated economic and workforce development. By uniting county leaders, educators, and industry partners, SADA helps grow business, strengthen talent pipelines, and elevate the region’s competitiveness for new investment.
state West Central Ark Planning & Dev District
West Central Arkansas Planning & Development District is a not-for-profit economic development corporation serving ten counties in West Central Arkansas. It provides technical assistance to member cities and counties to obtain funding for public improvement projects, including infrastructure, and to coordinate private and public programs that promote economic development and improve community services.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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