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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Searcy Micro

Searcy, AR · 1 counties · 77,076 residents · 1,033.966 sq mi
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Searcy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,178. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
77,076
+15%since 2000
from 67,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K60K67K74K81K1990201020202024Searcy
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,178
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,203 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,900
+32%since 2000
from $15,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(62,177)
Black3.6%(2,389)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,264)
Asian0.3%(210)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(9,393)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(69,026)
Black3.9%(3,033)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(2,879)
Asian0.5%(411)
Other1.9%(1,451)
Diversity Score23.6%(18,195)
Diversity Score
24
+69%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

SearcyCENTRAL24,351
What's inside

1 component county

White CountyCENTRAL80,085
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searcy, AR?

Searcy, AR has about 77,076 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Searcy, AR?

The typical household in Searcy, AR earns about $39,178 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 $92,700, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Searcy, AR?

About 17.3% 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 15.7% 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 22,400 residents, a change of about 41 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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