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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Searcy Micro

Searcy, AR · 1 counties · 67,165 residents · 1,033.966 sq mi
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Searcy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,203. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

67,165
+23%since 1990
from 54,676 in 1990
1990 – 2025
65 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+5%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
52K60K67K74K81K1990201020202024Searcy
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,203
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,722 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,890
+60%since 1990
from $9,902 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.0%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.0
−8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(52,440)
Black3.1%(1,708)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(465)
Asian0.2%(88)
Diversity Score11.8%(6,457)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(62,177)
Black3.6%(2,389)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,264)
Asian0.3%(210)
Diversity Score14%(9,393)
14
+18%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 20.7 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, AR?

Searcy, AR has about 67,165 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Searcy, AR?

The typical household in Searcy, AR earns about $32,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Searcy, AR expensive?

In Searcy, AR, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Searcy, AR?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Searcy, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Searcy, AR?

About 14.0% of people in Searcy, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searcy, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Searcy, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,489 residents, a change of about 23 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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