Independence County, AR

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2020 Population

37,585

0.422% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.4

0.254% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.2%

8.95% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,972

10.5% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$97,900

1.01% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

16,206

1.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Independence County, AR had a population of 37.6k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $48,972. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Independence County, AR grew from 37,427 to 37,585, a 0.422% increase and its median household income grew from $44,319 to $48,972, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Other (Hispanic) (3.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%), White (Hispanic) (1.9%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%).

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.

98% 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 (631 degrees awarded in 2020) and Lyon College (144 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Independence County, AR was $97,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Independence County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 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.

Population & Diversity

Independence County, AR is home to a population of 37.6k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2020, 3% of Independence County, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.13k people).

In 2020, there were 28.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33k people) in Independence County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.16k Other (Hispanic) and 958 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98% of Independence County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Independence County, AR was 98%, 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)
33k ± 132
Other (Hispanic)
1.16k ± 243
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
958 ± 245

6.62%

Hispanic Population

2.49k people

6.62% of the people in Independence County, AR are hispanic (2.49k 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
62,610 ± 6,079 people
El Salvador
14,219 ± 2,921 people
India
8,923 ± 2,316 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,610 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 14,219 and India with 8,923.

Foreign-Born Population

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.13k people

2.83%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.06k people

As of 2020, 3% of Independence County, AR residents (1.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Independence County, AR was 2.83%, 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
960 ± 168
Gulf War (1990s)
487 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
361 ± 143

Independence County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Independence County, AR employs 16.2k people. The largest industries in Independence County, AR are Manufacturing (3,182 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,518 people), and Educational Services (2,042 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($100,990), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,821), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,144).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,744. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.2k

2020 Value

± 1,004

1.91%

1 Year growth

± 8.37%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Independence County, AR grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 15.9k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Independence County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,036 people), Production Occupations (1,700 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Independence County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

16.2k

2020 Value

± 1,004

1.91%

1 Year growth

± 8.37%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Independence County, AR grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 15.9k employees to 16.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Independence County, AR, are Manufacturing (3,182 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,518 people), and Educational Services (2,042 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

$36,069

Median earning men ± $3,539

$26,320

Median earning women ± $1,286

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,909), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,119), and Wholesale Trade ($46,406).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,131), Wholesale Trade ($34,844), and Public Administration ($34,094).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

338
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
198
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
195
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$433k
Manufacturing
$136k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$71.4k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $14.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($13.7B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.55B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$144B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

87.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $144B. This is expected to increase 87.8% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.8B
Mississippi
$6.92B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.8B, followed by Mississippi with $6.92B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Independence County, AR awarded 775 degrees. The student population of Independence County, AR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 775 male students and 1,114 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Independence County, AR are White (620 and 82%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (48 and 6.35%), Two or More Races (37 and 4.89%), and Black or African American (22 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Independence County, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (631 and 81.4%) and Lyon College (144 and 18.6%).

The most popular majors in Independence County, AR are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (115 and 14.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (112 and 14.5%), and Registered Nursing (110 and 14.2%).

The median tuition cost in Independence County, AR for private four year colleges is $28,550.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Independence County, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,889 (41% men and 59% 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 2020 there were 1,889 students enrolled in Independence County, AR, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,375 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
110 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
60 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Independence County, AR was Registered Nursing with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Independence County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
631 degrees awarded
Lyon College
144 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville with 631 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 260 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Independence County, AR, which is 0.505 times less than the 515 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 620 degrees mean that there were 12.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 48 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 ($28,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($865) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (800k), Some college (553k), and Secondary Education (375k).

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 $97,900 in 2020, which is 0.426 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $98,900 to $97,900, a 1.01% decrease. The homeownership rate in Independence County, AR is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Independence County, AR have an average commute time of 18.2 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 $48,972. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Independence County, AR was Census Tract 4905 with a value of $64,803, followed by Census Tract 4903 and Census Tract 4902, with respective values of $58,101 and $51,799.

In 2021, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Independence County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.394%.

Housing

Property

$97,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,442

$10,417

Median Property Taxes

±$738

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

72.7%

Homeownership

2020

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.7% of the housing units in Independence County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

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 4903
Census Tract 4902

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Independence County, AR was Census Tract 4905 with a value of $64,803, followed by Census Tract 4903 and Census Tract 4902, with respective values of $58,101 and $51,799.

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.

$48,972

Median Household Income

± $1,818

14.3k

Number of Households

± 947

In 2020, the median household income of the 14.3k households in Independence County, AR grew to $48,972 from the previous year's value of $44,319.

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.

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.451

2019 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.101% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (3.57%)

In 2020, 83.9% of workers in Independence County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (3.57%).

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

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Independence County, AR have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% 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 2021, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Independence County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.394%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence County, AR (5.54k out of 36.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

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 2021, 20.1% of the children was living in poverty in Independence County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 6.5%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 496 in Independence County, AR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 27.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.4% of the population of Independence County, AR has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 25.8% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arkansas was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Independence County, AR see 1299 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.464% increase from the previous year (1293 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2364 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 540 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,299 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Independence County, AR

Primary care physicians in Independence County, AR see an average of 1,299 patients per year. This represents a 0.464% increase from the previous year (1,293 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.55%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

25.8%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence County, AR declined by 2.09% from 8.74% to 8.55%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63.3 in Independence County, AR.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 29.7% in Independence County, AR.

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

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