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Searcy County

Arkansas · 8,195 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 $28,811. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,500. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
8,195
−1%since 2000
from 8,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+11%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Searcy County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,811
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,298
+22%since 2000
from $12,536 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,993)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(86)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(252)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(7,800)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(121)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other3.4%(276)
Diversity Score12%(986)
Diversity Score
12
+294%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searcy County, Arkansas?

Searcy County, Arkansas has about 8,195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Searcy County, Arkansas earns about $28,811 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Searcy County, Arkansas?

About 9.2% 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 22.7% 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 354 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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