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State economy

Arkansas economy

Arkansas's unemployment rate was 3.9% in September 2026, unchanged from the month before and 4.2% a year earlier. That ranks 26 of 51 (1 = lowest); the national rate was 4.1%. Employers had 1.35 million jobs on their payrolls in September 2026, a gain of 11,700 (+0.9%) from a year earlier. Home prices (FHFA index) were +3.2% from a year earlier in Q2 2026. Median household income was $68,060 in 2025.

3.9%
unemployment rate
September 2026
Unemployment rate3.9%Rank 26 of 51 (1 = lowest)
10-year range2.9–10.1%Low Jan 2023 · high Apr 2020
Nonfarm jobs1.35M+0.9% in a year · rank 13
Home prices (FHFA)+3.2%1-year change · Q2 2026 · 5-yr +45%
Median household income$68,0602025 · rank 47 of 51

Arkansas: unemployment rate

Arkansas unemployment rateLine chart from Jan 1, 2006 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest 3.9%; high 10.1% on Apr 1, 2020; low 2.9% on Jan 1, 2023.2%4%6%8%10%12%20082010201220142016201820202022202420263.9%High 10.1%Low 2.9%

Arkansas: jobs, change from a year earlier

Arkansas nonfarm jobs, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 1, 2026. Latest +0.9%; high +8.4% on Apr 1, 2021; low -9.4% on Apr 1, 2020.-10%-5%0%5%10%20052010201520202025+0.9%High +8.4%Low -9.4%

Arkansas: home prices, change from a year earlier

Arkansas FHFA house price index, 12-month changeLine chart from Jan 1, 2001 to Apr 1, 2026. Latest +3.2%; high +20.4% on Apr 1, 2022; low -4.6% on Jan 1, 2010.-5%0%5%10%15%20%25%20052010201520202025+3.2%High +20.4%Low -4.6%

Arkansas: median household income

Arkansas median household incomeLine chart from Jul 1, 1984 to Jul 1, 2025. Latest $68,060; high $68,060 on Jul 1, 2025; low $15,670 on Jul 1, 1984.$0$20,000$40,000$60,000$80,0001990199520002005201020152020$68,060Low $15,670

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (unemployment, nonfarm payrolls; seasonally adjusted), Federal Housing Finance Agency (all-transactions house price index), U.S. Census Bureau (median household income, current dollars), via FRED. US unemployment rate: 4.1% (October 2026).