Searcy is a medium-sized city located in the state of Arkansas. With a population of 23,997 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Searcy is the 22nd largest community in Arkansas.
Searcy real estate is some of the most expensive in Arkansas, although Searcy house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Because there are quite a few people attending college in Searcy, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Searcy provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.
Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 16.73 minutes getting to work every day.
The overall education level of Searcy citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 29.64% of adults in Searcy have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.
The per capita income in Searcy in 2022 was $28,824, which is upper middle income relative to Arkansas, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $115,296 for a family of four. However, Searcy contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Searcy is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Searcy home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Searcy residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Searcy include English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish, and European.
The most common language spoken in Searcy is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.