2023 ACS Census Data · Population 38,120
Independence County is a small county in Arkansas with a population of 38,120. The median household income is $56,009, 14% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.6%, median home value is $120,500, and 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 30% below the national average.
Population
38,120
2023 estimate
Rank #1248 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,009
Household
Rank #2272 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$120,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #2531 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2446 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% above Arkansas avg·14% below national avg
Poverty Rate
6% below Arkansas avg·31% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above Arkansas avg·0% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,007
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
9% below Arkansas avg·42% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
7% above Arkansas avg·12% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Arkansas avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% above Arkansas avg·7% above national avg
Housing Units
16,740
Households
14,515
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,057
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
74.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
4% below Arkansas avg·30% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Arkansas avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.3%
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