Independence County, Arkansas
Independence County is home to 38,175 people. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Arkansas rate (16.0%). The median household income is $56,609.
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| Measure | Value | Arkansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,175 | 3,049,391 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $56,609 | $60,773 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.4% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 29.7% | 21.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.0% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 25.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $142,600 | $188,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $845 | $947 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 42.8% | 44.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.0% | 5.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.7 years | 38.5 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.