Southside is a city located in Independence County Arkansas. Southside has a 2024 population of 4,268. Southside is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,278 in 2020.
The average household income in Southside is $56,088 with a poverty rate of 19.6%. The median age in Southside is 34.4 years: 33.5 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,404 | 80.15% |
| Two or more races | 530 | 12.48% |
| Other race | 132 | 3.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 124 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 57 | 1.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,379 | 3.01 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 702 | 3.3 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 349 | 1.23 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 172 | 3.67 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Female | 156 | 4.94 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
3.44
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 341 | 13.74% |
| Associates Degree | 230 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 212 | 8.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 6.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,013 | 40.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 0.93% |
| Some College | 505 | 20.35% |
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 | 2,198 | 1,933 | 370 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 63 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 55 | 0 |
| Islander | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Other Race | 44 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,750 | $57,422 | $72,566 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,667 | $0 | $52,955 |
| High School Graduate | $29,098 | $34,455 | $20,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,352 | $40,050 | $26,314 |
| Overall | $32,849 | $38,875 | $26,412 |
| Some College | $31,778 | $63,667 | $0 |
$32,849
Average Earnings
$38,875
Average Male
$26,412
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.39% of Southside residents speak only English, while 4.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,252 | 521 | 16.02% |
| Multiple | 530 | 135 | 25.47% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 123 | 51.04% |
| Other | 132 | 107 | 81.06% |
| Islander | 124 | 34 | 27.42% |
19.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.62%
Male Poverty Rate
21.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southside is Other, with 81.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southside is White, with 16.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.54% |
| Some College | 10.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 19.28% |
| Female Employed | 13.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,106 | $63,462 |
| Households | $49,063 | $56,088 |
| Married Families | $56,543 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,111 | $31,582 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
135
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 5.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
76.36%
Born in Southside
96.26%
Native Born
3.74%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
96.26% of Southside residents were born in the United States, with 76.36% having been born in Arkansas. 2.21% 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 | 4,257 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,259 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,261 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 4,264 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,266 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,268 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 4,271 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 4,269 | 24 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 4,245 | -33 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 4,278 | 282 | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 3,996 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 3,994 | 28 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 3,966 | 36 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 3,930 | 6 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 3,924 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 3,932 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 3,929 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 3,939 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 3,931 | 17 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 3,914 | 0 | 0% |