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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Batesville Micro

Batesville, AR · 1 counties · 36,647 residents · 763.712 sq mi
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Batesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
36,647
+7%since 2000
from 34,233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Batesville
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,625
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,920 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,912
+23%since 2000
from $16,163 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(32,914)
Black1.9%(709)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,139)
Asian0.8%(276)
Other1.4%(525)
Diversity Score23.2%(8,502)
Diversity Score
23
+126%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 36,647 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batesville, AR?

The typical household in Batesville, AR earns about $34,625 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 $82,400, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Batesville, AR?

About 14.7% 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 19.3% 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 5,455 residents, a change of about 17 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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