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Batesville, AR · 1 counties · 38,785 residents (2025 est.) · 763.712 sq mi
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Batesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,600. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,175
+12%since 2000
from 34,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+3%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,785 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Batesville
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,609
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,920 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,847
+91%since 2000
from $16,163 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+6%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+39%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(32,253)
Black2%(685)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(523)
Asian0.6%(216)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(3,512)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(31,345)
Black1.8%(700)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(3,382)
Asian0.8%(308)
Other6.4%(2,440)
Diversity Score39.2%(14,959)
Segregation Score37%(14,111)
Diversity Score
39
+282%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
−3%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BatesvilleCENTRAL11,860
What's inside

1 component county

Independence CountyCENTRAL38,785
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batesville, AR?

Batesville, AR has about 38,175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batesville, AR?

The typical household in Batesville, AR earns about $56,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Batesville, AR expensive?

In Batesville, AR, the median home is worth about $142,600, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Batesville, AR?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Batesville, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batesville, AR?

About 20.4% of people in Batesville, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Batesville, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Batesville, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,983 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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