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On this page
- Who lives in Poinsett County
- What Poinsett County households earn
- How Poinsett County residents earn a living
- Renting and owning in Poinsett County
- The communities that make up Poinsett County
- Regional comparison for Poinsett County
- A Poinsett County household budget, worked through
- Poinsett County residents: age, schooling, coverage
- Before borrowing in Poinsett County
- A Poinsett County borrower's checklist
- Lender oversight for Poinsett County
- More guides for Poinsett County
- Frequently asked questions
Who lives in Poinsett County
Poinsett County is home to about 22,543 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey, which makes it the 26th most populous of 75 county-level areas in Arkansas. Spread over 758 square miles, that works out to roughly 29.7 residents per square mile. The federal metro definitions (OMB, July 2023) place it in the Jonesboro, AR metropolitan area. Trumann is the biggest of its 10 Census places, at roughly 7,410 people (33% of the county total).
What Poinsett County households earn
At $46,707, the typical Poinsett County household income is 29% below the median U.S. county ($65,681). In the state ranking that is 55th of 75.
| Households earning | Poinsett County | +/- vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 39.2% | +10.3 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 44.2% | +1.1 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 13.9% | -7.3 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | -4.0 pts |
Some 39% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 17% have six-figure incomes. Census counts 20.1% of Poinsett County residents in poverty, against 16.0% across Arkansas. If your income is irregular, as it often is with tips, gig work or seasonal jobs, plan around your leaner months rather than the Poinsett County median.
How Poinsett County residents earn a living
Education and health care employs 24% of working residents, the largest share; manufacturing is next with 17%. Compared with Arkansas, the county leans toward manufacturing (17% against 13%). The survey's unemployment rate for Poinsett County averages 6.4% over 2020 to 2024 (state: 4.9%). Long commutes are the exception here: 13% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work.
| Industry (employed residents 16+) | Poinsett County | Gap to Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.6% | -0.4 pts |
| Manufacturing | 17.2% | +4.5 pts |
| Retail trade | 13.9% | +0.7 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 7.3% | +1.1 pts |
| Other services | 6.4% | +1.4 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 5.9% | -1.9 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Renting and owning in Poinsett County
Renters in Poinsett County pay a median of $619 a month, 35% below the Arkansas figure of $947. 49% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 19% spend half or more. With a median value of $103,000, a typical Poinsett County house costs 2.2 times what the median household earns in a year. The ownership rate is 64%. The median home was built in 1978, so roofs, wiring and heating systems are a common source of repair bills.
| Poinsett County | Arkansas | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $619/mo | $947/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $103,000 | $188,000 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 64% | 66% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49% | 45% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 18% | 22% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 16% | 14% | n/a |
The communities that make up Poinsett County
The table lists the 10 largest of 10 Census places in Poinsett County, by population. Together all 10 hold about 15,602 people, so roughly 31% of residents live outside any named place. Weiner has the highest median household income on the list ($52,917) and Trumann the lowest ($38,881), counting places with at least 500 residents. Rent is cheapest in Marked Tree ($565) and steepest in Weiner ($825). None of the 10 has its own city guide, so this page covers all of them.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trumann | city | 7,410 | $38,881 | $586 | 11 mi |
| Marked Tree | city | 2,249 | $45,656 | $565 | 15 mi |
| Harrisburg | city | 2,216 | $48,047 | $688 | 2 mi |
| Lepanto | city | 2,025 | $44,271 | $615 | 20 mi |
| Weiner | city | 680 | $52,917 | $825 | 13 mi |
| Tyronza | city | 627 | $45,804 | $667 | 19 mi |
| Fisher | city | 167 | $38,750 | n/a | 17 mi |
| Payneway | CDP | 133 | $37,969 | $656 | 10 mi |
| Waldenburg | town | 63 | $34,792 | $1,200 | 14 mi |
| Rivervale | CDP | 32 | n/a | n/a | 20 mi |
CDPs are unincorporated communities the Census Bureau defines for counting.
Regional comparison for Poinsett County
Nearest neighbors first, measured between county centers (18 to 38 miles). Craighead County leads the group on income ($59,548), St. Francis County trails ($42,574), and Poinsett County out-earns 2 of the six.
| County | Distance | Median income | Median rent | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poinsett County | - | $46,707 | $619/mo | 64% |
| Craighead County, AR | 18 mi | $59,548 | $958/mo | 60% |
| Cross County, AR | 20 mi | $50,863 | $764/mo | 68% |
| Jackson County, AR | 31 mi | $44,218 | $668/mo | 65% |
| Crittenden County, AR | 33 mi | $55,358 | $911/mo | 57% |
| Mississippi County, AR | 38 mi | $52,548 | $830/mo | 60% |
| St. Francis County, AR | 38 mi | $42,574 | $779/mo | 55% |
A Poinsett County household budget, worked through
Poinsett County at the medians, through a lender's eyes (what DTI means):
- $46,707 a year is $3,892 of gross monthly income
- Median rent: $619, or 16 cents of every gross dollar
- 40% debt-to-income limit: $938 left for all other debt payments
Lenders set their own limits and look beyond the ratio. The DTI calculator uses your figures instead of Poinsett County's.
Poinsett County residents: age, schooling, coverage
Degree holders: 11% of adults over 25. About 9% go without health insurance.
| Residents | Poinsett County | Arkansas | Middle U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.4% | 25.7% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 18.8% | 11.3% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 8.7% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 11.5% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 20.1% | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 6.4% | 4.9% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Poinsett County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 34.3% |
| 15 to 29 min | 28.6% |
| 30 to 44 min | 24.5% |
| 45 to 59 min | 6.4% |
| 60+ min | 6.2% |
Before borrowing in Poinsett County
What the Poinsett County figures suggest, and what to check first:
- Assistance before credit. With a 20% poverty rate, check no-cost options before any Poinsett County loan.
- Renters under pressure. When 49% pay 30% or more for rent, the smallest loan that solves the problem is the right size.
- Credit reports. Pull free reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and dispute errors before applying.
A Poinsett County borrower's checklist
Quick steps for Poinsett County:
- Size the loan to the bill, not to the most a lender offers.
- Collect three written offers and compare APR and total repaid.
- Check the license, then the reviews, then the offer.
- Ask about early-payoff penalties.
Lender oversight for Poinsett County
Consumer lenders serving Poinsett County are licensed by the state, not the county; in Arkansas that is the Arkansas State Bank Department. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accepts complaints nationwide. Statewide data and rules: Arkansas guide.
More guides for Poinsett County
The Arkansas guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
Is Poinsett County a high-income county?
Its $46,707 median ranks 55th of 75 Arkansas counties and compares with $65,681 for the median U.S. county.
What do renters pay in Poinsett County?
$619 a month at the median, about 16% of median household income.
What are the biggest places in Poinsett County?
By population: Trumann, Marked Tree, Harrisburg, Lepanto, Weiner. The county has 10 Census places in all.
Can Poinsett County residents use the questionnaire?
Yes. It asks the same questions in every Arkansas county, lists every requirement up front and does not affect your credit score.
Where can someone in Poinsett County check a lender's license?
With the Arkansas State Bank Department. If a lender is unlicensed or asks for a fee before funding, walk away.