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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Searcy County

Arkansas · 8,261 residents · 665.879 sq mi
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Searcy County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,397. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,300. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,261
+5%since 1990
from 7,841 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+6%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Searcy County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,397
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,536
+74%since 1990
from $7,209 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.8%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$293
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
22.3% rent
2.2
−3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(7,781)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(283)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,993)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(86)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score3.1%(252)
3
−15%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searcy County, Arkansas?

Searcy County, Arkansas has about 8,261 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Searcy County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Searcy County, Arkansas earns about $21,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Searcy County, Arkansas expensive?

In Searcy County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $47,300, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in Searcy County, Arkansas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Searcy County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Searcy County, Arkansas?

About 23.8% of people in Searcy County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searcy County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Searcy County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 420 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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