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Batesville

Arkansas · 11,860 residents (2025 est.) · 11.6 sq mi
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Batesville is home to 11,445 people in Arkansas. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. The poverty rate is 26.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 33.9. Getting to work takes 13 minutes on average. 51% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

11,445
+21%since 2000
from 9,445 in 2000
11,860 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
987 / sq mi
+22%since 2009
from 812 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.9
−12%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
11.6 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K11K12K19902000201020202024Batesville
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(727)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(772)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.7%(994)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910%(1,145)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.5%(969)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.9%(1,251)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.6%(1,673)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.4%(961)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.1%(1,151)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.7%(764)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(573)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.1%(465)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,856
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,133 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$28,411
+60%since 2000
from $17,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
26.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.489
−1%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$163,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$882
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
51.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
48.5% rent
13.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.63 people
+18%since 2009
from 2.22 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
35.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.2
+6%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(8,549)
Black4.5%(428)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(236)
Asian1.1%(107)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(7,290)
Black2.9%(334)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(2,657)
Asian1.4%(161)
Other8.8%(1,003)
66
+88%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Central American11.5%(1,314)
Mexican9.1%(1,036)
Guatemalan7.5%(859)
Salvadoran3.7%(428)
Honduran0.2%(27)
Peruvian0.2%(24)
Spaniard0.2%(23)
Puerto Rican0.1%(13)
Cuban0%(3)
Asian origin
Chinese0.9%(98)
Asian Indian0.4%(51)
Filipino0.3%(36)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English14.9%(1,707)
German9.5%(1,082)
Irish8.5%(977)
American7.7%(881)
Scottish1.7%(197)
French1.5%(166)
Polish0.8%(96)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(84)
Welsh0.5%(60)
Italian0.5%(55)
Norwegian0.4%(43)
Danish0.3%(40)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(20)
Greek0.1%(12)
Dutch0.1%(11)
Swedish0.1%(7)
Section 05

Education

21.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
79.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
66.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
50.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
9.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2013
from 19.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
86.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
85.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 87.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
13.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.1%(1,883)
Married46.3%(2,022)
Widowed3.3%(144)
Divorced7.3%(317)
Women 15+
Never married28.7%(1,317)
Married43.2%(1,980)
Widowed14.1%(645)
Divorced14%(644)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

13.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2013
from 19.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
40.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
17.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
31.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
49.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
46.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)24.6%(121)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)5.7%(28)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era29.9%(147)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War13.2%(65)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 491 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batesville, Arkansas?

Batesville, Arkansas has about 11,445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batesville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Batesville, Arkansas earns about $51,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Batesville, Arkansas expensive?

In Batesville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $163,600, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Batesville, Arkansas?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Batesville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batesville, Arkansas?

About 26.3% of people in Batesville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Batesville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Batesville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,258 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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