Independence County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,175 | — | #1,246 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,609 | -24.7% | #2,367 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,436 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $142,600 | -49.4% | #2,357 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $845 | -27.3% | #1,785 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% | +61.9% | #2,704 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Independence County has a population of 38,175, making it the #1,246 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Independence County is $56,609, ranking #2,367 out of 3,222 counties — 24.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.4% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Independence County is $142,600 (-49.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $845/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.2%.
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90.0% of residents in Independence County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% below the national rate.
About Independence County, Arkansas
Independence County, Arkansas has a total population of 38,175, making it the 1,246th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Independence County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Independence County is $56,609, which ranks #2,367 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Independence County is $142,600, 49.4% below the national median. Renters in Independence County pay a median gross rent of $845 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Independence County, 18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Independence County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.9%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
All data for Independence County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.