Searcy County
Searcy County, Arkansas
Marshall, AR 72650
Phone: (870) 448-3807
Fax: (870) 448-5005
In north-central AR; first established Nov 3, 1835; name changed to Marion in 1836, then in 1838 a new Searcy County was formed from Marion County. Name Origin: For Richard Searcy (1796-1832), lawyer, jurist, and legislator
Area (sq mi):: 668.51 (land 667.15; water 1.36) Population per square mile: 11.90
Population 2005: 7,969 State rank: 74 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.50%; 1990-2000 5.40% Population 2000: 8,261 (White 96.80%; Black or African American 0.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 42.30
Income 2000: per capita $12,536; median household $21,397; Population below poverty level: 23.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,032-$16,793
Unemployment (2004): 5.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 32.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 33.80%
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