Batesville is a city located in Independence County Arkansas. Batesville has a 2024 population of 11,620. It is also the county seat of Independence County. Batesville is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,200 in 2020.
The average household income in Batesville is $70,095 with a poverty rate of 20.99%. The median age in Batesville is 35.5 years: 33.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Batesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,307 | 74.42% |
| Other race | 1,212 | 10.86% |
| Two or more races | 983 | 8.81% |
| Black or African American | 476 | 4.26% |
| Asian | 139 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,149 | 2.48 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 1,821 | 1.16 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Married | 1,780 | 3.55 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Female | 436 | 2.74 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 112 | 6.06 | 58 | 42 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 487 | 6.88% |
| Associates Degree | 575 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,004 | 14.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 621 | 8.77% |
| High School Graduate | 2,460 | 34.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 357 | 5.04% |
| Some College | 1,578 | 22.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,385 | 4,993 | 1,442 |
| Hispanic | 866 | 551 | 57 |
| Other Race | 582 | 346 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 407 | 274 | 6 |
| Black | 341 | 330 | 0 |
| Asian | 137 | 69 | 69 |
| Native American | 37 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,444 | $75,368 | $26,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,532 | $0 | $63,182 |
| High School Graduate | $31,545 | $33,790 | $20,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,293 | $14,038 | $55,625 |
| Overall | $36,482 | $39,063 | $29,810 |
| Some College | $36,179 | $36,961 | $29,750 |
$36,482
Average Earnings
$39,063
Average Male
$29,810
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.48% of Batesville residents speak only English, while 11.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,023 | 1,119 | 55.31% |
| White | 7,292 | 959 | 13.15% |
| Other | 1,209 | 887 | 73.37% |
| Black | 375 | 59 | 15.73% |
| Multiple | 960 | 2 | 0.21% |
| Native | 42 | 1 | 2.38% |
20.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.04%
Male Poverty Rate
18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Batesville is Other, with 73.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Batesville is Multiple, with 0.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.47% |
| High School | 25.29% |
| Some College | 9.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48% |
| Male Employed | 17% |
| Male Unemployed | 16% |
| Female Employed | 8.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,899 | $83,802 |
| Households | $52,304 | $70,095 |
| Married Families | $76,371 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,164 | $50,863 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
514
Number of Veterans
496
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| Korea | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 213 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 7.49% |
| Black | 9 | 2.22% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.01%
Born in Batesville
93.12%
Native Born
6.88%
Foreign Born
4.86%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
93.12% of Batesville residents were born in the United States, with 61.01% having been born in Arkansas. 4.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,145 | 105 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 12,040 | 105 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 11,935 | 105 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 11,830 | 105 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 11,725 | 105 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 11,620 | 105 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 11,515 | 19 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 11,496 | -28 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 11,524 | 324 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 11,200 | 351 | 3.24% |
| 2019 | 10,849 | 16 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 10,833 | 193 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 10,640 | 64 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 10,576 | 20 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 10,556 | 25 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 10,531 | 180 | 1.74% |
| 2013 | 10,351 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 10,348 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 10,318 | -31 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 10,349 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,445 | 258 | 2.81% |
| 1990 | 9,187 | 924 | 11.18% |
| 1980 | 8,263 | 1,054 | 14.62% |
| 1970 | 7,209 | 1,002 | 16.14% |
| 1960 | 6,207 | -207 | -3.23% |
| 1950 | 6,414 | 1,147 | 21.78% |
| 1940 | 5,267 | 783 | 17.46% |
| 1930 | 4,484 | 185 | 4.3% |
| 1920 | 4,299 | 900 | 26.48% |
| 1910 | 3,399 | -8,746 | -72.01% |