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Paragould city, AR

ZIP 72450 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72450

72450 has a population of 40,464 with a median age of 37.7 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
2.5%-80% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.9%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.3%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.2%+10% vs US avg
x
High school
42.7%+63% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.6%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.1%+48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.3%+118% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.2%+455% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 72450

Poverty Rate
17.1%+48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.3%+118% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.9%+12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.2%+455% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population40,464
Median age37.7
Poverty rate17.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black2.5%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born30.3%