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Bay, AR
City in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Population
2,333
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
756
ZIP codes
0
Bay and its ZIP codes
Bay at a glance
- Bay is about 13 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,769, close to the Arkansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,400 (37% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,028 a month.
Local data for Bay, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bay, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,769
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$118,400
Median rent
$1,028/mo
Homeownership
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (468), Irish Americans (297), Scottish Americans (239).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craighead County. PPP loans are for Bay.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,124
55,451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,720
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $6,251 per person
How people get to work
Bay, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bay, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
725
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bay, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Bay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrumannCity | 4.8 mi | 5.9 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| JonesboroCity | 8 mi | 80.2 |
| Lake CityCity | 8 mi | 3.2 |
| BrooklandCity | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| Black OakTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CarawayCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| PaynewayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| HarrisburgCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| LepantoCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| MonetteCity | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| Marked TreeCity | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| BonoCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| EtowahTown | 18 mi | 5.9 |
| LeachvilleCity | 21 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bay, AR in?
- Bay is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Bay, AR?
- About 2,333 people live in Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bay?
- Nearby places include Trumann (4.8 mi), Bowman (6.7 mi), Jonesboro (8 mi), Lake City (8 mi), Brookland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023