CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9701
Arkansas · Searcy County · 2,013 residents · 311.745 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20lowest low density in AR#1334 US6.46/sq mi#24lowest low rent in AR#814 US$525#36lowest low rent burden in AR5.7%#52lowest low broadband in AR71.9%TRACT SHAPE · Searcy County, AR
The short version
Census Tract 9701 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $125,400. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,013
+3%since 2020
from 1,954 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 6 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
+3%since 2020
from 49.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,458
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,058
+72%since 2020
from $19,786 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+28%since 2020
from 0.396 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
Construction15%
Wholesale trade11.4%
Retail trade11.4%
Information10.2%
Other services4.9%
Public administration3.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Manufacturing2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$125,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $428 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,873)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(81)
Diversity Score9.9%(194)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,794)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(142)
Diversity Score24.9%(502)
Diversity Score
25
+151%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.7 min
+8%since 2020
from 30.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Female
47.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $47,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $125,400, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 28.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Searcy CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024