Independence County, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Independence County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,280 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 49.6 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.42% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,515 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Independence County grew by 10.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 38,118 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Independence County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Independence County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,348 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.15% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Independence County is about 8% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Independence County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $19,040 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $814 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.6% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Independence County is about 1.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $814 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Independence County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 138 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Independence County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.5 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.0 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 138 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,266 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,832 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 631 | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (12.2 min), Dallas County (12.7 min), Clark County (13.3 min).
Slowest:
Newton County (32.2 min), Perry County (32.0 min), Grant County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Independence County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Independence County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Independence County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arkansas:
Pulaski County (0.3), Benton County (0.3), Washington County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2), Scott County (0.2).
Health
Independence County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Independence County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.4% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arkansas:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Phillips County (0.7), Chicot County (0.7), Desha County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Independence County, Arkansas?
The population of Independence County, Arkansas is 38,280, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Independence County, Arkansas?
The population density of Independence County, Arkansas is 49.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Independence County, Arkansas?
The median household income in Independence County, Arkansas is $54,348, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Independence County, Arkansas?
The median home price in Independence County, Arkansas is $19,040, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Independence County, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Independence County, Arkansas is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.