Jonesboro is the seat of Craighead County, Arkansas, bordering the Mississippi delta. The estimated population in 2003 was about 57,445.

 This is the home of Riceland Foods, which is the largest rice mill in the world. Several large industries are located here including  Hytrol Conveyor Company, Post General Foods, Armour Swift Eckrich, General Electric, Thomas & Betts Corporation, Nestle's and Frito Lay. As a result, unemployment is low. In the 1990s. Jonesboro experienced the highest growth rate in the state.

Home of Arkansas State University, Jonesboro is served by six public school systems which are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Among the cities cultural facilities are the ASU Museum and the Forum, Jonesboro's Civic Center.

10 Largest Cities:  Little Rock   Fort Smith   North Little Rock   Fayetteville   Jonesboro   Pine Bluff   Springdale   Conway  Rogers   Hot Springs