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Paragould, AR Population and Races

 
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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Paragould is 26,859, which is 21.99% more than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much higher than the state average rate of 10.24% and is much higher than the national average rate of 11.61%. The Paragould population density is 856.35 people per square mile, which is much higher than the state average density of 55.42 people per square mile and is much higher than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Paragould is white, which represent 95.74% of the total population. The average Paragould education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 26,859. #18

Population Growth Since 2000, #118

Paragould, AR
21.99%
Arkansas
10.24%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #112

Paragould, AR
856.35 per square mile
Arkansas
55.42 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:25,716 (95.74%, #204)
Black:356 (1.33%, #272)
Hispanic:806 (3.00%, #195)
Asian:24 (0.09%, #151)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):50 (0.19%, #207)
One Race, Other:254 (0.95%, see rank)
Two or More Races:459 (1.71%, see rank)

Hispanic Population
Mexican:758 (94.04%, see rank)
Puerto Rican:0 (0.00%, see rank)
Cuban:0 (0.00%, see rank)
Central American:48 (5.96%, see rank)
South American:0 (0.00%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

17,130 (63.78%) out of the total population of 26,859 reported first ancestry.

 Paragould, AR% of the Total PopulationArkansasU.S.
Arab1980.74%, see rank0.19%0.56%
Czech00.00%, see rank0.24%0.47%
Danish450.17%, see rank0.18%0.42%
Dutch5081.89%, see rank1.47%1.40%
English2,0267.54%, see rank9.84%8.02%
French5512.05%, see rank2.22%3.34%
German2,94810.98%, see rank10.98%15.03%
Greek470.17%, see rank0.11%0.41%
Hungarian60.02%, see rank0.11%0.46%
Irish3,78514.09%, see rank11.33%10.80%
Italian3271.22%, see rank1.56%5.52%
Norwegian600.22%, see rank0.47%1.42%
Polish550.20%, see rank0.80%3.01%
Portuguese230.09%, see rank0.11%0.44%
Russian160.06%, see rank0.16%0.92%
Scotch-Irish2660.99%, see rank1.24%0.99%
Scottish3571.33%, see rank1.68%1.72%
Subsaharan African20.01%, see rank0.26%0.95%
Swedish780.29%, see rank0.55%1.27%
Swiss1110.41%, see rank0.19%0.30%
Ukrainian00.00%, see rank0.05%0.31%
American3,57913.33%, see rank11.48%7.12%
Welsh1570.58%, see rank0.44%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 12,954 (48.23%, see rank)
Females: 13,905 (51.77%, see rank)

Paragould, AR
Male: 48.23%
Female: 51.77%
Arkansas
Male: 49.11%
Female: 50.89%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Paragould, AR
36.80 years old
Arkansas
37.60 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Paragould, AR
33.80 years old
Arkansas
36.20 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Paragould, AR
39.40 years old
Arkansas
38.90 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Paragould, AR% of the Total PopulationArkansasU.S.
Under 5 years1,7226.41%, see rank6.57%6.36%
5 to 9 years1,9037.09%, see rank6.79%6.51%
10 to 14 years2,0197.52%, see rank6.69%6.59%
15 to 19 years1,7106.37%, see rank6.79%6.85%
20 to 24 years1,7446.49%, see rank6.98%7.13%
25 to 34 years3,69713.76%, see rank12.96%13.47%
35 to 44 years3,67413.68%, see rank12.46%12.96%
45 to 54 years3,23412.04%, see rank13.42%14.09%
55 to 64 years3,16111.77%, see rank12.32%12.29%
65 to 74 years2,1467.99%, see rank8.54%7.64%
75 to 84 1,2314.58%, see rank4.67%4.25%
85 years and over6182.30%, see rank1.79%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Paragould, ARArkansasU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population17,761, 100%1,949,963209,056,129
Less Than High School2,839, 15.98%, see rank15.70%13.67%
High School Graduate7,427, 41.82%, see rank35.00%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree4,734, 26.65%, see rank28.65%29.09%
Bachelor Degree1,645, 9.26%, see rank13.50%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree1,116, 6.28%, see rank7.14%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.70, see rank12.9913.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Paragould, AR ArkansasU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten82088.41%11.59%81.08%18.92%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)3,19299.12%, see rank0.88%, see rank92.72%7.28%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)1,38895.39%, see rank4.61%, see rank92.62%7.38%90.60%9.40%
College1,34386.22%, see rank13.78%, see rank86.04%13.96%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School12986.05%, see rank13.95%, see rank78.45%21.55%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Paragould, ARArkansasU.S.
Total Households10,831, 100%1,132,488116,211,092
Average Household Size2.43, see rank2.532.63
1 Person Households3,264, 30.14%, see rank27.86%27.57%
2 or More Person Households7,567, 69.86%, see rank72.14%72.43%
Family Households (Families)7,006, 64.68%, see rank67.25%66.22%
Average Family Size3.09, see rank3.173.32
Married-Couple Family5,238, 48.36%, see rank49.27%48.42%
Nonfamily Households3,825, 35.32%, see rank32.75%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Paragould, AR%ArkansasU.S.
15 Years and Over Total21,215see rank2,356,007252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over9,904100%, see rank1,144,409123,281,364
Never Married2,42924.53%, see rank30.23%35.77%
Married5,84258.99%, see rank54.83%52.04%
Widowed3553.58%, see rank2.83%2.57%
Divorced1,27812.90%, see rank12.11%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over11,311100%, see rank1,211,598129,692,771
Never Married2,16219.11%, see rank23.78%29.48%
Married5,72350.60%, see rank51.65%49.19%
Widowed1,28911.40%, see rank10.70%9.16%
Divorced2,13718.89%, see rank13.87%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Paragould, AR%ArkansasU.S.
Native26,47398.56%, see rank95.39%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence17,15763.88%, see rank61.30%58.73%
Born in Different State9,22834.36%, see rank33.43%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)
880.33%, see rank0.66%1.42%
Foreign Born3861.44%, see rank4.61%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship390.15%, see rank1.37%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship3471.29%, see rank3.24%7.09%
Born In Europe70.03%, see rank0.34%1.53%
Born In Asia470.17%, see rank1.03%3.82%
Born In Africa490.18%, see rank0.07%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.14%0.07%
Born In Latin America2480.92%, see rank2.94%6.83%
Born In Northern America350.13%, see rank0.09%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Paragould, AR%ArkansasU.S.
English10,40196.03%, see rank92.82%79.39%
Spanish3122.88%, see rank4.77%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages880.81%, see rank1.16%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages30.03%, see rank1.04%3.36%
Other270.25%, see rank0.21%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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