Independence County, Arkansas

Total Population: 38,120

County Seat: Batesville

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Median Home Value

$120,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,009

Across all households

Median Age

39 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.9%
Hispanic or Latino8.7%
Two or More Races4.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

17.5%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.0%

No Health Insurance

10.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,009

Mean Household Income

$77,283

Per Capita Income

$30,007

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$120,500

Median Rent

$814/mo

Total Housing Units

16,740

Owner-Occupied

67.6%

Renter-Occupied

32.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Married Couple Households

54.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.6%

Average Household Size

2.56

Broadband Internet Access

74.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05063.