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Searcy County, Arkansas
Searcy County, Arkansas. Searcy County had 7,848 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 05129.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,848
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,828 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,859
Median household income
$44,426
±$5,883 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$110,000
±$15,688 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$606
±$163 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Searcy County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,828 residents in Searcy County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,848 for July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,859 over 666 square miles of land.
| Measure | Searcy County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,859 | 3,049,391 | −49 |
| Households | 3,197±204 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.15 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,721±21 | 1,394,673 | −215 |
Searcy County's population since 2000
From 8,261 in 2000 to 7,848 in 2025: down 5.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Searcy County?
Searcy County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Marshall with 1,320 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Marshall | 1,329 | $28,021 |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie | 375 | $21,667 |
| St. JoeGEOID 0562030 | 129 | $48,036 |
| PindallGEOID 0555280 | 95 | $41,641 |
| Witts SpringsGEOID 0576460 | 33 | not published |
| GilbertGEOID 0526800 | 26 | $121,250 |
| Big FlatGEOID 0505980 | 88 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Searcy County?
The median resident of Searcy County is 47.9 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.3%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Searcy County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9±0.9 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.4 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6%±0.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 9.0% | −0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.4%±3.0 pts | 67.4% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.3%±3.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±2.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 25.6%±2.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±2.7 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9%±3.5 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0%±3.7 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Searcy County earn?
Half of Searcy County's 3,197 households earn less than $44,426 a year (±$5,883), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $44,844 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Searcy County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,426±$5,883 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,186±$6,336 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,694±$3,141 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.0%±4.5 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.7%±10.3 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.6%±2.9 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.7%±4.3 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Searcy County?
Owners occupy 79.4% of Searcy County's occupied homes and renters 20.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,000 by its owner (±$15,688). The median renter pays $606 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Searcy County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,000±$15,688 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $606±$163 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6%±11.5 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,064±$146 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.4%±4.2 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,721±21 | 1,394,673 | −215 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.5%±10.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.3%±3.6 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.6%±3.2 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±1.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8%±3.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Searcy County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Searcy County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Searcy County get to work?
88.1% of Searcy County's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Searcy County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.2%±3.3 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.1%±3.6 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1%±2.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min±3.4 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Searcy County's census tracts?
Searcy County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,103 (Tract 9702) to $53,950 (Tract 9703).
| Tract 970105129970100 | 2,013±280 | $47,458 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970205129970200 | 3,663±306 | $33,103 |
| Tract 970305129970300 | 2,183±227 | $53,950 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Searcy County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 68th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 37th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 68th of 75 |
| Median household income | 60th of 75 |
| Median home value | 54th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 75 |
| Median age | 9th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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