Searcy, AR Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 77,395 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Searcy, AR Micro Area

What is the median household income in Searcy, AR Micro Area?: The median household income in Searcy, AR Micro Area is $53,435 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Searcy, AR Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Searcy, AR Micro Area is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Searcy, AR Micro Area?: $159,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Searcy, AR Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Searcy, AR Micro Area is $806 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Searcy, AR Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 19.8% of adults in Searcy, AR Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

77,395

Median Income

$53,435

Median Home Value

$159,600

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

5.1%

Median Age

38.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,406 (+21.4%) Home Value: +$39,500 (+32.9%) Poverty Rate: +2.0 pp (+16.9%) Bachelor's+: -1.1 pp (-5.3%) Unemployment: -0.6 pp (-10.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 77,395

Median Age 38.0

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 4.8% White (non-Hisp.) 85.4% Black 4.4% Asian 0.7% Two or More 5.9% Other 1.0%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

3.6%

Puerto Rican

0.3%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,435 ±$4,396

Per Capita Income $74,843

Median Family Income $67,049

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Child Poverty Rate 19.8%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 11.5%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 25.7%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.2%

$10–15k

4.9%

$15–25k

12.1%

$25–35k

10.8%

$35–50k

13.1%

$50–75k

17.8%

$75–100k

12.9%

$100–150k

14.0%

$150–200k

5.9%

$200k+

3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 33,622

Owner-Occupied 68.2%

Renter-Occupied 31.8%

Vacancy Rate 13.9%

Median Home Value $159,600

Median Gross Rent $806

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.8%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

10.4%

$50–100k

17.3%

$100–200k

17.7%

$200–300k

19.4%

$300–500k

9.4%

$500k–$1M

3.2%

$1M+

1.4%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

12.9%

$500–1k

66.0%

$1–1.5k

16.7%

$1.5–2k

3.0%

$2–2.5k

0.7%

$2.5–3.5k

0.2%

$3.5k+

0.5%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

5.4%

1 vehicle

29.7%

2 vehicles

38.8%

26.0%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

65.0%

Single-fam. att.

1.1%

2–4 units

2.5%

5–19 units

1.9%

20+ units

2.6%

Mobile home

19.6%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

2.5%

1940–1969

2.1%

1970–1999

17.4%

2000–2009

19.4%

2010+

11.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.7%

Bachelor's or Higher 19.8%

Graduate Degree 8.6%

Some College / Associate 17.0%

Less Than High School 4.1%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Work from Home 3.8%

Self-Employed 6.3%

Government Workers 12.5%

Private For-Profit 81.0%

Industry

Edu/Health

26.7%

Retail

13.3%

Manufacturing

12.6%

Construction

8.5%

Arts/Entmt.

7.9%

Transportation

7.7%

Prof. Services

5.8%

Finance

4.0%

Public Admin

2.3%

Agriculture

1.4%

Information

1.3%

Wholesale

1.3%

Occupation

Management

33.7%

Sales

18.9%

Production

18.7%

Food Prep

18.0%

Construction

10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.0 min

Drove Alone 83.9%

Carpool 9.5%

Public Transit 0.2%

Work from Home 3.8%

Walked 1.8%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 28,945

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 51.0%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 20.5%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

7.9%

15–19

7.7%

20–24

7.4%

25–34

12.4%

35–44

11.8%

45–54

11.9%

55–64

6.3%

65–74

6.9%

75–84

9.7%

85+

5.3%

Under 18: 23.3% Working age (18–64): 76.7% 65 and over: 16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.9%

Naturalized Citizen 29.2%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.2%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

68.3%

Asia

15.3%

Europe

14.0%

Africa

2.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%

With a Disability 19.0%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 90.3%

Uninsured 9.7%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.6%

Has a Computer 92.9%

Same House 1 Year Ago 85.0%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023