Joiner, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 454, Joiner's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Joiner is a small community located in Arkansas, within Mississippi County. The total population is 454. It ranks as the 313th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Joiner is 31.2 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Joiner has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Joiner is $26,029. This is 57% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 68% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 43.6%. This is 173% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 28.3%. This is 472% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $57,000. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Joiner is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Joiner is Black or African American, making up 83.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 14.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.5%) is well below the state average of 67.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (83.9% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Joiner, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.