Searcy, Arkansas
Searcy: city in Arkansas, USA
About
Searcy is a city located in the county of White in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,858. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,543 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Searcy
| Population | 23,543 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | White County |
| Different from | Searcy County |
| Phone Area Codes | 501 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.55% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.45% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2506,-91.7363 |
| Altitude | 262 feet / 80 meters |
| Capital city | Searcy is capital of White County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:31:29 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 72143 |
| Population growth | 2.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Searcy is located at 35°15'2"N 91°44'11"W (35.2506400, -91.7362500).
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Weather
84°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph SSW
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Searcy increased by 2.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,858 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,180 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,560 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,633 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,785 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,971 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,900 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,781 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,550 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,660 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,543 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 81,456 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 80,627 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 82,934 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 80,387 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 78.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 69.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,470 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.4% |
Searcy zip code is 72143.
County name: White, County
fips: 05145
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $243,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,832 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $748 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,070 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 30,481 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 397,333 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,845,914 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,135,513 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,101 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,017 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,974 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,469 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,074 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,542 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,151 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,078 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 774 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,159 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,836.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.34 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,275 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $480 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $685 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,089 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,482 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 236,860 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 873,411 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 751,096 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,035 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,651 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,802 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,601 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,498 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 694 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,338 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 296 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,056 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,682.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.50 |
Services and Civic Places in Searcy
1Searcy City Hall
Rating: 5 (3)
401 W Arch Ave, Searcy, AR 72143 View details
Phone: +15012682483 | Website available
People born in Searcy (19)
People born in Searcy, including politician Stephen Brundidge, Jr., basketball player John Dickson, politician Chester B. Wray, .
More notable people
- James D. Bales (American minister) he was born in 05/11/1915
- Jeb Huckeba (American football player) he was born in 20/05/1982
- Jim Nichols (American football coach) he was born in 27/08/1975
- Roxanne Beck (American actress) she was born in 30/08/1964
- Stephen Mark Brown (American opera singer)
- Weston Dacus (American football player) he was born in 19/09/1985
- Zach Bonner (American philanthropist and founder of the non-profit charity Little Red Wagon Foundation) he was born in 17/11/1997
- Eugene Lambert (American football and basketball player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 23/10/1905
- Kurt Adams (Canadian football wide receiver) he was born in 10/07/1987
- Ron Henson
- Jamal Jones (American basketball player) he was born in 17/02/1993
- Ronnie Huckeba
- Danice Costes (American entomologist) she was born in 15/02/1942
- Z. Iona Mowrer (professor of physical education) she was born in 26/07/1917
- Aleen Nichol Johnson (International Model)
- Beth Ditto (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 19/02/1981
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Searcy, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107044 | Harding University | Searcy (AR) | 72149-5615 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Searcy, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRK | Little Rock Union Station | 1400 West Markham Street | RAIL |
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Searcy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Searcy Post Office | Searcy (AR) | 72143 |
Other cities in White County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in White County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 12,638 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| Beebe | 8,205 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| Bald Knob | 2,868 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Judsonia | 1,992 | City in White County, Arkansas, United States |
| Kensett | 1,615 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Higginson | 743 | Township in White County, Arkansas |
| Bradford | 736 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| McRae | 671 | Township in White County, Arkansas |
| Pangburn | 577 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Rose Bud | 493 | Human settlement in White County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Garner | 284 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
| Letona | 244 | Town in Arkansas, USA |
| Griffithville | 224 | Human settlement in White County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Russell | 216 | Town in the U. |
| Georgetown | 124 | Town in southeastern White County, Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Searcy distances to largest Arkansas cities