Independence County's estimated 2026 population is 39,001 with a growth rate of 0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Independence County is the 18th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 36,811 and has seen a growth of 5.95% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.7 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 37.5 years
There are 28,892 adults, (6,708 of whom are seniors) in Independence County.
Female: 19,258 (50.4%)
Male: 18,917 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Independence County includes 83.63% White, 4.51% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,927 | 83.63% |
| Two or more races | 3,155 | 8.26% |
| Other race | 1,721 | 4.51% |
| Black or African American | 701 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 332 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 228 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 111 | 0.29% |
Independence County's average per capita income is $39,932. Household income levels show a median of $56,609. The poverty rate stands at 20.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,231 | - |
| Families | $67,003 | $92,186 |
| Households | $56,609 | $78,952 |
| Non Families | $28,475 | $46,700 |
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