Searcy County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 7,706 with a growth rate of -1.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Searcy County, Arkansas is the 68th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 8,182 and has seen a growth of -5.82% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,206 | -100 | -1.37% |
| 2028 | 7,306 | -100 | -1.35% |
| 2027 | 7,406 | -100 | -1.33% |
| 2026 | 7,506 | -100 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 7,606 | -100 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 7,706 | -100 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 7,806 | -100 | -1.26% |
| 2022 | 7,906 | 13 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 7,893 | 53 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 7,840 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2019 | 7,862 | -36 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 7,898 | -30 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 7,928 | -32 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,960 | 122 | 1.56% |
| 2015 | 7,838 | -88 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 7,926 | -66 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 7,992 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 8,005 | -72 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 8,077 | -105 | -1.28% |
| 2010 | 8,182 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,841 | -1,006 | -11.37% |
| 1980 | 8,847 | 1,116 | 14.44% |
| 1970 | 7,731 | -393 | -4.84% |
| 1960 | 8,124 | -2,300 | -22.06% |
| 1950 | 10,424 | -1,518 | -12.71% |
| 1940 | 11,942 | 886 | 8.01% |
| 1930 | 11,056 | -3,534 | -24.22% |
| 1920 | 14,590 | -235 | -1.59% |
| 1910 | 14,825 | 2,837 | 23.67% |
| 1900 | 11,988 | 2,324 | 24.05% |
| 1890 | 9,664 | 2,386 | 32.78% |
| 1880 | 7,278 | 1,664 | 29.64% |
| 1870 | 5,614 | 343 | 6.51% |
| 1860 | 5,271 | 3,292 | 166.35% |
| 1850 | 1,979 | 1,043 | 111.43% |
| 1840 | 936 | -6,270 | -87.01% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,954 | 88.25% |
| Two or more races | 640 | 8.12% |
| Native American | 217 | 2.75% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,948 | 2.64 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 1,654 | 3.1 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 942 | 1.24 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Female | 252 | 3.94 | 54 | 46 |
| Male | 100 | 5.05 | 90 | 10 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 610 | 10.64% |
| Associates Degree | 452 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 637 | 11.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 220 | 3.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,244 | 39.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 423 | 7.38% |
| Some College | 1,148 | 20.02% |
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 | 5,154 | 4,317 | 799 |
| 2+ Races | 376 | 222 | 11 |
| Native American | 173 | 158 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 107 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 27.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,030 | $38,234 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,438 | $62,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,760 | $19,898 | $18,846 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,964 | $37,031 | $20,074 |
| Overall | $31,273 | $33,333 | $28,700 |
| Some College | $30,644 | $40,809 | $19,795 |
$31,273
Average Earnings
$33,333
Average Male
$28,700
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.03% of Searcy County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 0.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,868 | 1,733 | 25.23% |
| Multiple | 606 | 176 | 29.04% |
| Native | 217 | 127 | 58.53% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 105 | 43.93% |
| Asian | 21 | 18 | 85.71% |
26.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.25%
Male Poverty Rate
30.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Searcy County, Arkansas is Asian, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Searcy County, Arkansas is White, with 25.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.53% |
| High School | 27.15% |
| Some College | 13.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80% |
| Male Employed | 14.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.1% |
| Female Employed | 10.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,830 | $63,903 |
| Households | $42,063 | $55,577 |
| Married Families | $60,030 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,866 | $36,070 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
561
Number of Veterans
523
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 223 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 187 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 8.88% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 14.06% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
63.86%
Born in Searcy County, Arkansas
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.37% of Searcy County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 63.86% having been born in Arkansas. 0.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.