Independence County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Independence County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05063
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 063
Geography
- Land Area
- 763.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 771.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.737499
- Longitude
- -91.559942
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,089
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,808
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,604 | 93.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,488 | 6.7% |
| White | 32,559 | 87.8% |
| Black | 725 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 258 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,849 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 960 | 3.5% |
| White | 25,523 | 91.8% |
| Black | 683 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 174 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 350 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,175
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,864
- Poverty Rate
- 19.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,610
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,927 | 83.6% |
| Black | 701 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 332 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,697
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,221 | 16.4% |
| Republican | 9,277 | 47.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,189 | 36.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,201 | 46.7% |
| Female | 10,328 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,790 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 547 | 2.8% |
| Black | 94 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,218
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,485 | 53.3% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 24.1% |
| Black | 25 | 26.6% |
| Asian | 50 | 36.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,813 | 52.3% |
| Female | 5,324 | 51.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,602 (30.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,577 (18.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,786
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $142,294
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $822
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.