Searcy City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 18928 residents, 6822 households, and 4493 families in the city. The population density was 1287.4 people per square mile (497.07/kmē), it is Arkansas's 41st most densely populated city. There were 7405 housing units at an average density of 503.7 per square mile (194.48/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.86 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 23.4% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 112.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 114.4 females. The median age was 30.5 years, the median age of male residents at 28.8 and the median age of female residents at 32.4. The racial makeup of the city was 90.24% White, 6.6% Black or African American, 0.31% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 1.25% from two or more races and 1.09% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32321, it would be the 105th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The median income for a family in the city was $41334, making it the 80th wealthiest city by median family income among the Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $16553, making it the 104th highest city by per capita income in Arkansas. The median income was $13402, The median income for males was $20864, compared to $9223 for females.
In 2000, 6836 pupils and students, of which 3375 are male and 3461 are female, 36.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 281 nursery or pri school, 222 kindergarten, 1745 elementary school, 873 high school and 3715 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 18928 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 19363 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 19408 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 19683 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 19892 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 20092 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 20774 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 21191 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 21460 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 21869 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 22299 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 139 | 142 | 281 |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 115 | 222 |
| Elementary school | 891 | 854 | 1745 |
| High school | 433 | 440 | 873 |
| College or graduate school | 1805 | 1910 | 3715 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy city, Arkansas | $32321 | $41334 | $16553 |
| White County, Arkansas | $32203 | $38782 | $15890 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |