U.S. County · Profile

Independence County

38.3KTotal Population
50Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.90%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Independence County has a population of 38,320 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Independence County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White86.7%33,223
Hispanic or Latino7.1%2,721
Two or More Races6.2%2,376
Some Other Race3.8%1,456
Black or African American1.9%728
Asian0.7%268
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%115
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%115

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Independence County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,361
29.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,867
27.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.3%
67.8% above national average
Median Age
39.1 years

Income & Poverty

$52,361Median Household Income
$27,867Per Capita Income
19.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,361$71,260
Families$62,620$84,971
Married-couple Families$62,620$70,134
Nonfamily Households$26,132$28,223

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Independence County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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