Living In Independence County, AR

Independence County Summary

Life in Independence County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Independence County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Independence County:

The population in Independence County is 38,120.
The median home value in Independence County is $170,912.
The median income in Independence County is $56,009.
The median rent in Independence County is $814.
The unemployment rate in Independence County is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Independence County is 19.6%.
The average high in Independence County is 76.8° and there are 113.7 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Independence County

List Of Cities & Towns in Independence County

Batesville, AR Population 11,385

Cave City, AR Population 1,930

Newark, AR Population 1,522

Sulphur Rock, AR Population 747

Cushman, AR Population 456

Oil Trough, AR Population 281

Pleasant Plains, AR Population 263

Magness, AR Population 122

Moorefield, AR Population 115

Map Of Independence County

Independence County, AR Weather

The average high in Independence County is 76.8°.
There are 81.21 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 113.7 inches of rain each year with 2.3 inches of snow.
There is an average of 5:41 hours of sun each day in Independence County.

Stat	Independence County
Mean High	76.8
Nice Days	81.21
Rainfall	113.7
Snowfall	2.3
Sunny Hours	5:41

76.8°
Average High

113.7
Inches of Rain

Independence County Photos

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Independence County Demographics

Population over time in Independence County

The current population in Independence County is 38,120. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	37,796	0.6%
2022	37,585	0.4%
2021	37,427	-

Gender in Independence County

Independence County is 50.0% female with 19,073 female residents.
Independence County is 50.0% male with 19,047 male residents.

Female

50.0% (19,073)

Male

50.0% (19,047)

Gender	Independence County	AR	USA
Female	50.0%	50.7%	50.5%
Male	50.0%	49.3%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Independence County

Independence County is:

82.9% White with 31,607 White residents.
1.6% African American with 591 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 39 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 354 Asian residents.
0.6% Hawaiian with 216 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 164 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,836 Two Or More residents.
8.7% Hispanic with 3,313 Hispanic residents.

White

82.9% (31,607)

African American

1.6% (591)

American Indian

0.1% (39)

Asian

0.9% (354)

Hawaiian

0.6% (216)

Other

0.4% (164)

Two Or More

4.8% (1,836)

Hispanic

8.7% (3,313)

Table: Independence County By Race

Race	Independence County	AR	USA
White	82.9%	68.4%	58.2%
African American	1.6%	14.8%	12.0%
American Indian	0.1%	0.4%	0.5%
Asian	0.9%	1.5%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
Two Or More	4.8%	5.5%	3.9%
Hispanic	8.7%	8.8%	19.0%

Household Income For Independence County, Arkansas

5.4% of households in Independence County earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Independence County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in Independence County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Independence County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Independence County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Independence County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Independence County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Independence County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Independence County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.0% of households in Independence County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

5.4% (2,043)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.0% (2,303)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.5% (4,015)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.5% (3,997)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.9% (5,315)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.1% (6,891)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.7% (4,858)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.1% (5,362)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.8% (1,812)

$200,000 or more

4.0% (1,520)

Income	Independence County	AR	USA
Less than $10,000	5.4%	6.0%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.0%	5.0%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.5%	9.5%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.5%	9.4%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.9%	13.3%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.1%	17.5%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.7%	12.6%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.1%	14.4%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.8%	5.9%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	4.0%	6.3%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Independence County for adults over 25

4.0% of adults in Independence County completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Independence County completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Independence County completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Independence County completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Independence County completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Independence County completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Independence County completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Independence County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Independence County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

4% (1,524)

9-12th Grade

9% (3,430)

High School / GED

39% (14,866)

Some College

22% (8,386)

Associate's Degree

9% (3,430)

Bachelor's Degree

11% (4,193)

Master's Degree

4% (1,524)

Professional Degree

1% (381)

Doctorate Degree

1% (381)

Education	Independence County	AR	USA
< 9th Grade	4%	4%	5%
9-12th Grade	9%	7%	6%
High School / GED	39%	34%	26%
Some College	22%	21%	19%
Associate's Degree	9%	8%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	11%	16%	21%
Master's Degree	4%	7%	10%
Professional Degree	1%	1%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	1%	2%