Searcy, AR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    77,838
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.8
    1.04% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.5%
    6.82% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,249
    3.39% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $163,600
    2.51% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    33,053
    1.65% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Searcy, 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.

    98.5% of the residents in Searcy, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Searcy, AR are Arkansas State University-Beebe (1,361 degrees awarded in 2024), Harding University (1,304 degrees), and Searcy Beauty College (23 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Searcy, AR was $163,600, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

    Most people in Searcy, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Searcy, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Searcy, AR is home to a population of 77.8k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.07% of Searcy, AR residents were born outside of the country (1.61k people).

    In 2024, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.2k people) in Searcy, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.41k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Searcy, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Searcy, AR was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Searcy, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      66.2k ± 586
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.24k ± 294
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.41k ± 290
    4.95%
    Hispanic Population
    3.85k people

    In 2024, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.2k people) in Searcy, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.41k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.95% of the people in Searcy, AR are hispanic (3.85k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Searcy, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.07%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.61k people
    1.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.51k people

    As of 2024, 2.07% of Searcy, AR residents (1.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Searcy, AR was 1.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,448 ± 263
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,065 ± 297
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      700 ± 212

    Searcy, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Searcy, AR.

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    Health

    90.2% of the population of Searcy, AR has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 25.9% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.85% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,478 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arkansas

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see an average of 1,478 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.8%
    Uninsured
    38.4%
    Employer Coverage
    25.9%
    Medicaid
    13%
    Medicare
    11%
    Non-Group
    1.85%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Searcy, AR grew by 0.632% from 9.74% to 9.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Searcy, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Searcy, AR employs 33.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Searcy, AR were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,009 people), Retail Trade (4,830 people), and Manufacturing (3,924 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($111,672), Utilities ($78,617), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,176).

    Employment

    Occupations

    33.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,526
    1.65%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.66%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Searcy, AR grew at a rate of 1.65%, from 32.5k employees to 33.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Searcy, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,744 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,205 people), and Management Occupations (2,862 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Searcy, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    33.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,526
    1.65%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.66%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Searcy, AR grew at a rate of 1.65%, from 32.5k employees to 33.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Searcy, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,009 people), Retail Trade (4,830 people), and Manufacturing (3,924 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Searcy, AR, though some of these residents may live in Searcy, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,466
    Median earning men ± $3,608
    $29,167
    Median earning women ± $2,224

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,900), Wholesale Trade ($61,588), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,389).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,274), Public Administration ($39,914), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,856).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

    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
    1. 126
      Retail Trade
    2. 121
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 108
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $232k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $117k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $117k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Searcy, AR awarded 2,688 degrees. The student population of Searcy, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,338 male students and 4,689 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Searcy, AR are White (2,190 and 83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (146 and 5.55%), Black or African American (128 and 4.87%), and Two or More Races (110 and 4.18%).

    The largest universities in Searcy, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University-Beebe (1,361 and 50.6%), Harding University (1,304 and 48.5%), and Searcy Beauty College (23 and 0.856%).

    The most popular majors in Searcy, AR are General Studies (371 and 13.8%), Other Health Preparatory Programs (170 and 6.32%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (122 and 4.54%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $25,290.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Searcy, AR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 8,027 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 8,027 students enrolled in Searcy, AR, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,350 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Elementary Education & Teaching
      49 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      46 degrees awarded
    3. Accounting
      40 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Searcy, AR was Elementary Education & Teaching with 49 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Arkansas State University-Beebe
      1,361 degrees awarded
    2. Harding University
      1,304 degrees awarded
    3. Searcy Beauty College
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University-Beebe with 1,361 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,077 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Searcy, AR, which is 0.669 times less than the 1,611 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,190 degrees mean that there were 15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 146 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,290) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($672) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Searcy, AR was $163,600 in 2024, which is 0.492 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $159,600 to $163,600, a 2.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Searcy, AR is 69.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Searcy, AR have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Searcy, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $163,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,466
    $20,482
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,121

    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 Searcy, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Searcy, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.1% of the housing units in Searcy, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Searcy, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,249
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,850
    29.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,421

    In 2024, the median household income of the 29.6k households in Searcy, AR grew to $55,249 from the previous year's value of $53,435.

    The following chart displays the households in Searcy, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Searcy, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.4%)
    2. Carpooled (9.72%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.81%)

    In 2024, 82.4% of workers in Searcy, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.72%) and those who worked at home (4.81%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Searcy, AR have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Searcy, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Searcy, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Searcy, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Searcy, AR (13.1k out of 74.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Searcy, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    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.

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