Demographics
Jefferson County has a current estimated population of 67,260 people, with a median age of 38.8 years old and workforce of 27,809 people. Taking into consideration an increased demographic radius of 42 miles outside of the county, the workforce increases to 218,780 people (including several counties to the south and north). Given low congestion and ease of transportation, 42 miles is considered a commutable distance. With the exception of Jefferson County, Southeast Arkansas tends to be largely rural with numerous smaller urban areas. This area encompasses the following counties (2020 Census population):
| POPULATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | City | Jefferson County |
| 2020 | 41,253 | 67,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Census
| The 2020 population for Jefferson County and its incorporated areas | |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 67,260 |
| Pine Bluff | 41,253 |
| White Hall | 5,581 |
| Redfield | 1,505 |
| Altheimer | 696 |
| Humphrey | 463 |
| Sherrill | 53 |
| Wabbaseka | 180 |
U.S. Bureau of Census - American Community Survey
| AGE DISTRIBUTION - Jefferson County | ||
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,974 | 5.9% |
| 5-9 | 4,541 | 6.8% |
| 10-14 | 3,457 | 5.2% |
| 15-19 | 3,783 | 5.7% |
| 20-24 | 5,350 | 8.0% |
| 25-29 | 4,772 | 7.1% |
| 30-34 | 4,138 | 6.2% |
| 35-39 | 3,587 | 5.4% |
| 40-44 | 4,105 | 6.1% |
| 45-49 | 3,880 | 5.8% |
| 50-54 | 4,126 | 6.2% |
| 55-59 | 4,326 | 6.5% |
| 60-64 | 4,771 | 7.1% |
| 65-84 | 10,624 | 15.8% |
| 85 & over | 1,390 | 2.1% |
U. S. Bureau of Census - 2019
| POPULATION BY SEX - Jefferson County | ||
|---|---|---|
| Male | 32,559 | 48.7% |
| Female | 34,265 | 51.3% |
U.S. Bureau of Census - 2019
Area Information
The Economic Development Alliance of Jefferson County is dedicated to expanding the industrial and economic base of Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, Arkansas. That mission is accomplished primarily through assisting the existing businesses and industries in the community to grow and expand; in building upon the existing base through the attraction to the community of additional customers and suppliers; helping the entrepreneur launch a new venture; and attracting entirely new kinds of businesses and industry to the area.
Area Statistics
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Distance to selected metropolitain areas | |
| Little Rock, AR | 42 miles |
| Memphis, TN | 137 miles |
| St. Louis, MO | 378 miles |
| Dallas, TX | 356 miles |
| Average elevation | 230' |
| Land area: | |
| Pine Bluff | 45.6 square miles |
| Jefferson County | 884.8 square miles |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Pine Bluff | 41,253 |
| Jefferson County | 67,260 |
| Pine Bluff MSA (3-county area) | 85,242 |
| Est. Population 50-miles radius | 746,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Census - 2020
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