2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,861
Searcy County is a small rural county in Arkansas with a population of 7,861. The median household income is $41,978, 35% below the national average. The poverty rate is 24.5%, median home value is $108,100, and 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% below the national average.
Population
7,861
2023 estimate
Rank #2662 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$41,978
Household
Rank #3008 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$108,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2790 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2917 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.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% below Arkansas avg·35% below national avg
Poverty Rate
33% below Arkansas avg·64% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% below Arkansas avg·19% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,545
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
24.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
46.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
18% below Arkansas avg·48% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
22% below Arkansas avg·36% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Arkansas avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% below Arkansas avg·3% below national avg
Housing Units
4,721
Households
3,052
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$970
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
74.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
22% below Arkansas avg·43% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below Arkansas avg·10% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
19.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.8%
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