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Searcy County

Arkansas · 7,828 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 $35,077. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,000. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,828
−5%since 2000
from 8,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+15%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Searcy County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,077
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,761
+58%since 2000
from $12,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,092)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(140)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other5.7%(447)
Diversity Score18.6%(1,457)
Segregation Score15%(1,175)
Diversity Score
19
+509%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searcy County, Arkansas?

Searcy County, Arkansas has about 7,828 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Searcy County, Arkansas earns about $35,077 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 $99,000, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Searcy County, Arkansas?

About 10.9% 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 25.9% of people in Searcy County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searcy County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Searcy County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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