Independence County, Arkansas

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Independence County
County
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Historic Charles R. Handford House in Batesville.
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Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
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Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°43′23″N91°31′14″W / 35.723055555556°N 91.520555555556°W / 35.723055555556; -91.520555555556
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Arkansas.svg  Arkansas
FoundedOctober 20, 1820
Named for United States Declaration of Independence
Seat Batesville
Largest cityBatesville
Area
 • Total
772 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Land764 sq mi (1,980 km2)
 • Water7.6 sq mi (20 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
37,938
 • Density49/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 1st
Website www.independencecounty.com

Independence County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,938. [1] The county seat is Batesville. [2] Independence County is Arkansas's ninth county, formed on October 20, 1820, from a portion of Lawrence County and named in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. [3] It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county.

Contents

The Batesville, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Independence County.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 772 square miles (2,000 km2), of which 764 square miles (1,980 km2) is land and 7.6 square miles (20 km2) (1.0%) is water. [4]

List of highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1830 2,031—
1840 3,66980.6%
1850 7,767111.7%
1860 14,30784.2%
1870 14,5661.8%
1880 18,08624.2%
1890 21,96121.4%
1900 22,5572.7%
1910 24,7769.8%
1920 23,976−3.2%
1930 24,2251.0%
1940 25,6435.9%
1950 23,488−8.4%
1960 20,048−14.6%
1970 22,72313.3%
1980 30,14732.7%
1990 31,1923.5%
2000 34,2339.7%
2010 36,6477.1%
2020 37,9383.5%
2023 (est.)38,320 [5] 1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790–1960 [7] 1900–1990 [8]
1990–2000 [9] 2010 [10]
Age pyramid Independence County USA Independence County, Arkansas age pyramid.svg
Age pyramid Independence County

2020 census

Independence County racial composition [12]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)31,51183.06%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)8302.19%
Native American 1330.35%
Asian 3400.9%
Pacific Islander 300.08%
Other/Mixed 1,8364.84%
Hispanic or Latino 3,2588.59%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 37,938 people, 14,322 households, and 9,929 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, [13] there were 34,233 people, 13,467 households, and 9,669 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile (17 people/km2). There were 14,841 housing units at an average density of 19 units per square mile (7.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.91% White, 2.04% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 1.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 13,467 households, out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.50% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,920, and the median income for a family was $38,444. Males had a median income of $27,284 versus $20,086 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,163. About 9.90% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.10% of those under age 18 and 14.40% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Over the past few election cycles Independence County has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat (as of 2024) to carry this county was Bill Clinton in 1996.

United States presidential election results for Independence County, Arkansas [14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 11,02378.67%2,68919.19%2992.13%
2020 11,25077.52%2,80619.34%4563.14%
2016 9,93672.98%2,88121.16%7975.85%
2012 8,72870.40%3,28126.47%3883.13%
2008 8,25567.12%3,68829.99%3562.89%
2004 7,43057.11%5,44341.83%1381.06%
2000 6,14553.00%5,14644.39%3032.61%
1996 4,02134.58%6,24053.66%1,36711.76%
1992 4,23232.96%7,08355.16%1,52511.88%
1988 6,63759.22%4,52340.36%480.43%
1984 7,42862.36%4,41537.07%680.57%
1980 5,07645.63%5,68351.08%3663.29%
1976 2,87828.79%7,11671.17%40.04%
1972 5,07665.74%2,63034.06%150.19%
1968 2,78235.48%2,28929.19%2,77035.33%
1964 2,47035.49%4,45564.01%350.50%
1960 2,63949.90%2,48747.02%1633.08%
1956 2,33349.82%2,31649.46%340.73%
1952 2,49949.95%2,48549.67%190.38%
1948 85524.15%2,34066.08%3469.77%
1944 1,19240.00%1,77959.70%90.30%
1940 92828.82%2,27670.68%160.50%
1936 68524.53%2,10175.25%60.21%
1932 37113.20%2,42786.34%130.46%
1928 1,15043.10%1,51156.63%70.26%
1924 53426.15%1,31364.30%1959.55%
1920 1,07739.74%1,54657.05%873.21%
1916 76227.72%1,98772.28%00.00%
1912 41218.73%1,22555.68%56325.59%
1908 94835.72%1,52957.61%1776.67%
1904 73639.85%1,05256.96%593.19%
1900 78232.72%1,52663.85%823.43%
1896 56721.19%2,08978.06%200.75%

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Townships

Townships in Independence County, Arkansas as of 2010 Independence County Arkansas 2010 Township Map large.jpg
Townships in Independence County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Independence County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [15] [16]

Source: [17]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  10. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  11. ↑ Based on 2000 census data
  12. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  13. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  14. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections" . Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  15. ↑ 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Independence County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  16. ↑ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Summary Population and Housing Characteristics, CPH-1-5, Arkansas" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing . United States Census Bureau. September 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2014.{{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)

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