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Independence County

State:
Arkansas
County Seat:
Batesville

Independence County's estimated 2025 population is 38,452 with a growth rate of 0.17% 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 4.46% since that time.

38,452
Total Population
50
Population Density (miĀ²)
19
Population Rank (State)
66 0.17%
Annual Population Growth

Independence County Population

Independence County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White32,37184.92%
Two or more races2,7547.22%
Other race1,6234.26%
Black or African American6121.61%
Asian3540.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2160.57%
Native American1900.5%

Independence County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,727-
Families$65,797$90,350
Households$56,009$77,283
Non Families$30,024$45,307

$38,858

Average Income

$56,009

Median Household Income

19.63%

Poverty Rate