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Blytheville, AR


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Blytheville, Arkansas

Blytheville, Arkansas, in Mississippi county, is 44 miles E of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 54 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 18,272.

The People and Families of Blytheville

In Blytheville, about 46% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Blytheville, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Blytheville, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blytheville had a median family income of $32,816.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Blytheville gave more campaign money ($3,625) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Blytheville Housing

Owners occupy 55% of the housing units in Blytheville.

Commuting

In Blytheville, 96% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Blytheville, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Blytheville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBlytheville Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Blytheville Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Blytheville Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Blytheville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blytheville, AR

Comparing Blytheville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population23
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults38
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income15
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents82
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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