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Searcy, AR


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Searcy, Arkansas

Searcy, Arkansas, in White county, is 44 miles NE of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 95 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 18,928 people lived in Searcy.

The People and Families of Searcy

In Searcy, about 46% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Searcy had a median family income of $41,334. Many people in Searcy make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Arkansas.

Political Inclinations

Searcy residents donated more money ($6,600) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Searcy Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Searcy are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Searcy as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Searcy, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Searcy; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

Searcy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySearcy College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophySearcy Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Searcy Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Searcy Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Searcy Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Searcy Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Searcy Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Searcy, AR

Comparing Searcy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Women510
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men39
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income49
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home47
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents83
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22

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