West Memphis, AR Employment

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32%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
41%
Household income NAT. AVG.
39%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexWest MemphisArkansasNational
Income per capita$20,342$23,401$29,829
Median household income$32,601$42,336$55,322
Median income owner occupied$47,575$53,342$70,586
Median income renter occupied$22,397$26,724$35,192
Median earnings male$30,767$31,526$36,919
Median earnings female$22,476$22,388$26,250
Unemployment rate6.5%4.0%4.7%
Poverty level26.6%18.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in West Memphis is 32% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in West Memphis is 41% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in West Memphis is 39% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in West Memphis is 76% higher than the national average

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      $21,731 $32,601 $65,202
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      $28,221 $42,336 $84,672
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      West Memphis median earnings by income bracket

      West Memphis employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.5%7.5%
      Manufacturing sector15.8%15.8%
      Financial & insurance services1.4%1.4%
      Wholesale & retail services13.6%13.6%
      Public administration3.1%3.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities18.2%18.2%
      Education, health & social services11.7%11.7%
      Other25.4%25.4%

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      West Memphis, AR24,656$32,60141.1%

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      Source: The West Memphis, AR employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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