Population 41,796 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pine Bluff
Household size in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Pine Bluff average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Little Rock area overall, where it has 2.47 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.71, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.4 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.4, the median age in Pine Bluff is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Pine Bluff (17.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 101 Arkansas cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pine Bluff
Renters in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Pine Bluff than nationally: 40.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 57.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pine Bluff: 21.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Pine Bluff run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only six of the 101 Arkansas cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $666 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $688 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $765 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $939 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$273 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pine Bluff pays $939 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $273 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pine Bluff
Bachelor's degrees in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pine Bluff: 21.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Pine Bluff have finished high school as nationally: 88.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Little Rock area overall (92.1%). The share with a diploma is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pine Bluff
| Period | Pine Bluff | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Pine Bluff: 10.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of the 101 Arkansas cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pine Bluff compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff | 2.66 | 39.4 | 17.8% | 40.0% | 21.4% | 1974 | $939 | 21.2% | 88.1% | 10.9% |
| White Hall | 2.57 | 40.5 | 15.2% | 42.9% | 21.9% | 1984 | $982 | 24.0% | 89.6% | 8.5% |
| Ladd | 2.70 | 46.6 | 15.3% | 35.3% | 37.1% | 1990 | $686 | 16.2% | 90.7% | 9.9% |
| Madding | 2.11 | 54.3 | 5.8% | 19.5% | 28.6% | 1980 | $820 | 22.0% | 93.7% | 2.0% |
| Hooker | 2.07 | 44.6 | 10.5% | 26.3% | 17.2% | 1989 | $799 | 16.3% | 92.3% | 1.9% |
| Lake Dick | 1.81 | 63.2 | 2.8% | 57.3% | 41.8% | 1990 | $758 | 7.6% | 79.9% | 4.0% |
| Randall | 2.71 | 39.4 | 12.6% | 17.8% | 11.0% | 1988 | $953 | 16.0% | 91.7% | 4.6% |
| Kedron | 2.44 | 38.3 | 10.3% | 17.5% | 8.7% | 1986 | $793 | 14.6% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| Prague | 2.63 | 44.7 | 10.9% | 4.1% | 21.5% | 1988 | $941 | 20.4% | 86.6% | 9.5% |
| Tarry | 2.39 | 32.7 | 24.5% | 21.6% | 7.7% | 1986 | $749 | 16.2% | 86.5% | 0.7% |
| Grapevine | 2.17 | 50.5 | 9.8% | 10.7% | 10.5% | 1997 | $808 | 7.3% | 90.9% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pine Bluff. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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