Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
| Overview |
 |
City Overview
As of 2009, Pine Bluff's population is 50,667 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -6.04 percent.
The median home cost in Pine Bluff is $63,170. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Pine Bluff's cost of living is 24.89% Lower than the U.S. average.
Pine Bluff public schools spend $5,285 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Pine Bluff.
The unemployment rate in Pine Bluff is 10.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Pine Bluff jobs have Increased by 0.20 percent.
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
People
The 2009 Pine Bluff, AR, population is 50,667. There are 1,137 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Pine Bluff, AR
The median age is 33. The US median is 37.6. 46.81% of people in Pine Bluff, AR, are married. 12.88% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.47 people. 16.21% of people are married, with children. 16.26% have children, but are single.
Race in Pine Bluff, AR
26.94% of people are white, 71.10% are black, 0.91% are asian, 0.15% are native american, and 1.02% claim 'Other'.
0.84% of the people in Pine Bluff, AR, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 99.16% are non-hispanic).
Pine Bluff People SperlingViews
People can't drive: I moved to Pine Bluff from Memphis about 6 months ago (June 2009) for a promotion.
The Cons:
There really aren't any quality restaurants. There's no significant... (read more)Great Climate!: A green lush place with lakes, river and perfect climate. The fall colors are spectacular and the spring brings vibrant colors too. A good balance of sunshine and rain... (read more)What a town: This is the worst place i have ever lived in my life. The crime is very bad. People are still living in the slavery days..racisim is very bad...The town is falling... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Health
There are 180 physicians per 100,000 population in Pine Bluff, AR. The US average is 170.
Pine Bluff, AR Health Index
Air quality in Pine Bluff, AR is 32 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Pine Bluff, AR is 68 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 100 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Pine Bluff Health SperlingViews
True Pine Bluff 2009: I grew up in Pine Bluff - moved here when I was 4 - graduated from PB high school in themid 80's. I have 4 younger siblings - youngest 3 all born here. My parents still... (read more)Pine Bluff from a Teen's Point of View: Pine Bluff is not as bad a place as people make it out to be. It is not progressing that much, but that is the fault of the people living inside. It's the people that... (read more)re: A View of Pine Bluff - 3/27/2007: ummm, I did not grow up here and have lived in so many wonderful places that I feel like I have been banished from the world and society. The people here are nice, well... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 10.90% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.20% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $16,534 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $32,106 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 25.45% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 16.11% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.89% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.70% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.85% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.30% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.27% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.55% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.70% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.19% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 9.31% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 16.91% | 20.24% |
| Service | 18.02% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 24.47% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.49% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.57% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 23.24% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Pine Bluff, AR, is 10.90%, with job growth of 0.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.40%.
Pine Bluff, AR Taxes
Pine Bluff, AR,sales tax rate is 8.50%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Pine Bluff, AR Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $16,534, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $32,106.
Pine Bluff Economy SperlingViews
Great Climate!: A green lush place with lakes, river and perfect climate. The fall colors are spectacular and the spring brings vibrant colors too. A good balance of sunshine and rain... (read more)People can't drive: I moved to Pine Bluff from Memphis about 6 months ago (June 2009) for a promotion.
The Cons:
There really aren't any quality restaurants. There's no significant... (read more)True Pine Bluff 2009: I grew up in Pine Bluff - moved here when I was 4 - graduated from PB high school in themid 80's. I have 4 younger siblings - youngest 3 all born here. My parents still... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Housing
| Median Home Age | 37 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $63,170 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 52.85% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 11.15% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 35.78% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.34 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 7.86% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 20.14% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 24.83% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 18.17% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 12.23% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.50% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.70% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 2.16% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.66% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.19% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.20% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.24% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.92% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 2.96% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.59% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 14.91% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 22.68% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 21.70% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15.40% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7.91% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 6.93% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Pine Bluff, AR, is $63,170. Home appreciation is -4.70% over the last year. The median age of Pine Bluff, AR, real estate is 37 years.
Pine Bluff, AR Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 35.78% of the Pine Bluff, AR, population. 11.15% of houses and apartments in Pine Bluff, AR, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Pine Bluff Housing SperlingViews
Housing & Cost of living: I am from pine bluff no longer living there now but I know that the town cost of living is cheap and housing is afforable but the town is falling apart no job... (read more)Cost of Living: A place you can live and purchase a nice home for not a lot of money. Beautiful housing stock with small town charm and friendly neighborhoods.
The local retailers are... (read more)Pine Bluff: Lived there for 5 years. Am now in the Navy. Pine Bluff has potential but hasn't taken advantage of... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Crime
Pine Bluff, AR, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Pine Bluff, AR, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Pine Bluff Crime SperlingViews
What a town: This is the worst place i have ever lived in my life. The crime is very bad. People are still living in the slavery days..racisim is very bad...The town is falling... (read more)People can't drive: I moved to Pine Bluff from Memphis about 6 months ago (June 2009) for a promotion.
The Cons:
There really aren't any quality restaurants. There's no significant... (read more)Great Climate!: A green lush place with lakes, river and perfect climate. The fall colors are spectacular and the spring brings vibrant colors too. A good balance of sunshine and rain... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Climate
Pine Bluff, AR, gets 52 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 3 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 97.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Pine Bluff, AR. The July high is around 93 degrees. The January low is 33. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 31 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Pine Bluff Climate SperlingViews
Great Climate!: A green lush place with lakes, river and perfect climate. The fall colors are spectacular and the spring brings vibrant colors too. A good balance of sunshine and rain... (read more)People can't drive: I moved to Pine Bluff from Memphis about 6 months ago (June 2009) for a promotion.
The Cons:
There really aren't any quality restaurants. There's no significant... (read more)What a town: This is the worst place i have ever lived in my life. The crime is very bad. People are still living in the slavery days..racisim is very bad...The town is falling... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Education
Pine Bluff, AR, schools spend $5,285 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 344 students per librarian, and 396 children per counselor in Pine Bluff, AR schools.
Pine Bluff Education SperlingViews
True Pine Bluff 2009: I grew up in Pine Bluff - moved here when I was 4 - graduated from PB high school in themid 80's. I have 4 younger siblings - youngest 3 all born here. My parents still... (read more)Pine Bluff from a Teen's Point of View: Pine Bluff is not as bad a place as people make it out to be. It is not progressing that much, but that is the fault of the people living inside. It's the people that... (read more)re: A View of Pine Bluff - 3/27/2007: ummm, I did not grow up here and have lived in so many wonderful places that I feel like I have been banished from the world and society. The people here are nice, well... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Pine Bluff, AR, takes 21 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 17% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Pine Bluff Transportation SperlingViews
Great Climate!: A green lush place with lakes, river and perfect climate. The fall colors are spectacular and the spring brings vibrant colors too. A good balance of sunshine and rain... (read more)People can't drive: I moved to Pine Bluff from Memphis about 6 months ago (June 2009) for a promotion.
The Cons:
There really aren't any quality restaurants. There's no significant... (read more)What a town: This is the worst place i have ever lived in my life. The crime is very bad. People are still living in the slavery days..racisim is very bad...The town is falling... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Pine Bluff, AR is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Pine Bluff, AR is more expensive.
Overall, Pine Bluff, AR cost of living is 75.11.
Pine Bluff Cost of Living SperlingViews
Cost of Living: A place you can live and purchase a nice home for not a lot of money. Beautiful housing stock with small town charm and friendly neighborhoods.
The local retailers are... (read more)Pine Bluff: Lived there for 5 years. Am now in the Navy. Pine Bluff has potential but hasn't taken advantage of... (read more)Housing & Cost of living: I am from pine bluff no longer living there now but I know that the town cost of living is cheap and housing is afforable but the town is falling apart no job... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Religion
| Percent Religious | 47.81% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 2.39% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 42.65% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.39% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 32.01% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.46% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.48% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.29% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.77% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.62% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.31% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.04% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
47.81% of the people in Pine Bluff, AR are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 2.39% are Catholic; 42.65% are Protestant; 0.39% are LDS; 2.31% are another Christian faith; 0.04% in Pine Bluff, AR are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
Pine Bluff Religion SperlingViews
True Pine Bluff 2009: I grew up in Pine Bluff - moved here when I was 4 - graduated from PB high school in themid 80's. I have 4 younger siblings - youngest 3 all born here. My parents still... (read more)Pine Bluff from a Teen's Point of View: Pine Bluff is not as bad a place as people make it out to be. It is not progressing that much, but that is the fault of the people living inside. It's the people that... (read more)re: A View of Pine Bluff - 3/27/2007: ummm, I did not grow up here and have lived in so many wonderful places that I feel like I have been banished from the world and society. The people here are nice, well... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Voting
64.52% of the people in Pine Bluff, AR are registered as Democrats. 33.51% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.97%.
Pine Bluff Voting SperlingViews
What a town: This is the worst place i have ever lived in my life. The crime is very bad. People are still living in the slavery days..racisim is very bad...The town is falling... (read more)People can't drive: I moved to Pine Bluff from Memphis about 6 months ago (June 2009) for a promotion.
The Cons:
There really aren't any quality restaurants. There's no significant... (read more)Cost of Living: A place you can live and purchase a nice home for not a lot of money. Beautiful housing stock with small town charm and friendly neighborhoods.
The local retailers are... (read more)Have an opinion about Pine Bluff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Pine Bluff Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Links
Pine Bluff Aerial Photos & Maps
Arkansas Pets and Hobbies
Companies
Courts & laws
Crime
Deaths
Disability access & rights
Economy
Education
Environment
Food, Restaurants, and Bars
Geocaching & geography
Government
History
Housing & Real Estate
Jobs
Libraries
Media outlets
Military
Organizations
Parks & recreation
People
Postal Service
Weather
Wildlife
