Independence County's estimated 2026 population is 38,377 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Independence County is the 19th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 36,811 and has seen a growth of 4.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Independence County includes 84.92% White, 4.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (84.92%)
Two or more races (7.22%)
Other race (4.26%)
Black or African American (1.61%)
Asian (0.93%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.57%)
Native American (0.5%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,371 | 84.92% |
| Two or more races | 2,754 | 7.22% |
| Other race | 1,623 | 4.26% |
| Black or African American | 612 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 354 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 216 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 190 | 0.5% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Independence County's average per capita income is $38,858. Household income levels show a median of $56,009. The poverty rate stands at 19.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,727 | - |
| Families | $65,797 | $90,350 |
| Households | $56,009 | $77,283 |
| Non Families | $30,024 | $45,307 |
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