Searcy County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,859 | — | #2,660 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,426 | -40.9% | #2,980 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.9 years | +23.1% | #365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $110,000 | -61.0% | #2,849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $606 | -47.9% | #3,042 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% | +82.8% | #2,904 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Searcy County has a population of 7,859, making it the #2,660 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.9 years, which is 23.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Searcy County is $44,426, ranking #2,980 out of 3,222 counties — 40.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.0% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Searcy County is $110,000 (-61.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $606/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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91.8% of residents in Searcy County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Searcy County, Arkansas
Searcy County, Arkansas has a total population of 7,859, making it the 2,660th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Searcy County is 47.9 years, which is 23.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Searcy County is $44,426, which ranks #2,980 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Searcy County is $110,000, 61.0% below the national median. Renters in Searcy County pay a median gross rent of $606 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Searcy County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Searcy County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Searcy 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.