Independence County, AR

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2023 Population

38,120

0.554% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.256% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

19.6%

1.54% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$56,009

6.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$120,500

8.27% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16,523

3.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Independence County, AR had a population of 38.1k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $56,009. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Independence County, AR grew from 37,910 to 38,120, a 0.554% increase and its median household income grew from $52,361 to $56,009, a 6.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.82%), Other (Hispanic) (3.83%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.41%), and White (Hispanic) (2%).

None of the households in Independence County, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Independence County, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Independence County, AR are University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (770 degrees awarded in 2022) and Lyon College (181 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Independence County, AR was $120,500, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in Independence County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Independence County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Independence County, AR borders Cleburne County, AR, Izard County, AR, Jackson County, AR, Lawrence County, AR, Sharp County, AR, Stone County, AR, and White County, AR.

United States Arkansas Batesville, AR

Population & Diversity

Independence County, AR is home to a population of 38.1k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.61% of Independence County, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.38k people).

In 2023, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.6k people) in Independence County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.84k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.46k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Independence County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Independence County, AR was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Independence County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Independence County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.6k ± 584
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.84k ± 583
Other (Hispanic)
1.46k ± 349

8.69%

Hispanic Population

3.31k people

8.69% of the people in Independence County, AR are hispanic (3.31k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Independence County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

3.61%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.38k people

3.18%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.2k people

As of 2023, 3.61% of Independence County, AR residents (1.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Independence County, AR was 3.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Independence County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
722 ± 201
Gulf War (2001-)
502 ± 174
Gulf War (1990s)
293 ± 134

Independence County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Independence County, AR employs 16.5k people. The largest industries in Independence County, AR are Manufacturing (3,076 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,573 people), and Retail Trade (1,702 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($104,360), Information ($49,375), and Educational Services ($48,676).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.5k

2023 Value

± 1,039

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 8.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Independence County, AR grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 16k employees to 16.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Independence County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,666 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,635 people), and Production Occupations (1,593 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Independence County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.5k

2023 Value

± 1,039

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 8.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Independence County, AR grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 16k employees to 16.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Independence County, AR, are Manufacturing (3,076 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,573 people), and Retail Trade (1,702 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Independence County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Independence County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,550

Median earning men ± $3,487

$33,379

Median earning women ± $2,734

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,149), Information ($60,435), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,274).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,190), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,876), and Public Administration ($38,672).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

65
Retail Trade
62
Other Services (except Public Administration)
48
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$257k
Manufacturing
$184k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$53.6k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Independence County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 77.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.3%), followed by Other (2.13%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (77.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.13%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Independence County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 77.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.3%), followed by Other (2.13%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Independence County, AR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Independence County, AR awarded 951 degrees. The student population of Independence County, AR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 638 male students and 866 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Independence County, AR are White (731 and 79.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (78 and 8.47%), Two or More Races (45 and 4.89%), and Unknown (45 and 4.89%).

The largest universities in Independence County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (770 and 81%) and Lyon College (181 and 19%).

The most popular majors in Independence County, AR are General Health Services (267 and 28.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (124 and 13%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (66 and 6.94%).

The median tuition cost in Independence County, AR for private four year colleges is $29,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Independence County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,504 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,504 students enrolled in Independence County, AR, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,077 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
119 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
66 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Independence County, AR was General Health Services with 119 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Independence County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
770 degrees awarded
Lyon College
181 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville with 770 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Independence County, AR, which is 0.64 times less than the 580 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 731 degrees mean that there were 9.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 78 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Independence County, AR was $120,500 in 2023, which is 0.397 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $111,300 to $120,500, a 8.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Independence County, AR is 67.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Independence County, AR have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Independence County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Independence County, AR is $56,009. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Independence County, AR was Census Tract 4905 with a value of $69,526, followed by Census Tract 4908 and Census Tract 4903, with respective values of $60,440 and $59,306.

In 2023, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Independence County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.211%.

Housing

Property

$120,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,841

$9,816

Median Property Taxes

±$750

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Independence County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Independence County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2023

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 67.6% of the housing units in Independence County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Independence County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4905
Census Tract 4908
Census Tract 4903

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Independence County, AR was Census Tract 4905 with a value of $69,526, followed by Census Tract 4908 and Census Tract 4903, with respective values of $60,440 and $59,306.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Independence County, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,009

Median Household Income

± $4,703

14.5k

Number of Households

± 995

In 2023, the median household income of the 14.5k households in Independence County, AR grew to $56,009 from the previous year's value of $52,361.

The following chart displays the households in Independence County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Independence County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (9.6%)
Worked At Home (5.49%)

In 2023, 81.1% of workers in Independence County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.6%) and those who worked at home (5.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Independence County, AR have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in Independence County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Independence County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Independence County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Independence County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Independence County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.211%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence County, AR (7.29k out of 37.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Independence County, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 22.3% of the children was living in poverty in Independence County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Independence County, AR has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 27.1% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Independence County, AR see 1510 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.19% decrease from the previous year (1576 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2219 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 589 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,510 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Independence County, AR

Primary care physicians in Independence County, AR see an average of 1,510 patients per year. This represents a 4.19% decrease from the previous year (1,576 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Independence County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

36.1%

Employer Coverage

27.1%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.72%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence County, AR grew by 1.94% from 10.1% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Independence County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63 in Independence County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Independence County, AR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.6% in Independence County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Independence County, AR.