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Batesville

Arkansas · 10,248 residents · 11.596 sq mi
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Batesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,742. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $91,800. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,248
+9%since 2000
from 9,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
884 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
−6%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Batesville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,742
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,133 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,715
+11%since 2000
from $17,753 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+51%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(8,549)
Black4.5%(428)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(236)
Asian1.1%(107)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(1,839)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(8,053)
Black4.2%(432)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(1,379)
Asian1.5%(156)
Other0.6%(63)
Diversity Score42.7%(4,373)
Diversity Score
43
+119%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batesville, Arkansas?

Batesville, Arkansas has about 10,248 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batesville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Batesville, Arkansas earns about $28,742 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Batesville, Arkansas?

About 23.1% 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 22.2% 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 1,061 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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