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Batesville

Arkansas · 11,191 residents · 11.596 sq mi
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Batesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,974. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,191
+18%since 2000
from 9,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
965 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Batesville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,974
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,133 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,252
+54%since 2000
from $17,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(7,807)
Black4.3%(479)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(2,103)
Asian2%(222)
Other3.3%(366)
Diversity Score56.8%(6,352)
Diversity Score
57
+192%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−5%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batesville, Arkansas?

Batesville, Arkansas has about 11,191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batesville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Batesville, Arkansas earns about $53,974 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 $132,900, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Batesville, Arkansas?

About 25.9% 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 14.6% 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 2,004 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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