Searcy County, Arkansas: commercial real estate data.
Searcy County, Arkansas had an estimated 7,836 residents on July 1, 2024, up 0.1 percent since the 2020 census base of 7,832, across 666 square miles. County output reached $258.6 m in 2024, 117 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 2 7(a) approvals worth $769,400 since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Searcy County
How many people live in Searcy County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-20247,859
- Households3,197
- Average household size2.46
- Median household income$44,426
- Median age47.9
- Median gross rent$606 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$110,000
- Home value to household income2.5 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income16.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher15.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree4.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over5,771
- Population under 181,594
- Share under 1820.3 percent
- Population 65 and over2,008
- Share 65 and over25.6 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 644,257
- Civilian labor force3,106
- Unemployment rate3.7 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over49.6 percent
- Rank by population among Arkansas counties68th of 75
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included2660th of 3,222
Searcy County is the 68th largest of 75 Arkansas counties by population. A median home costs 2.5 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 25.6 percent against 20.3 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Searcy County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 20247,836
- Census 2020 base population7,832
- Population change since the 2020 census base0.05 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 202418
- Births, 202481
- Deaths, 2024112
- Natural change, 2024-31
- Net domestic migration, 202452
- Net international migration, 20240
- Total net migration, 202452
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024250
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1805th of 3,144
The county has grown 0.05 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Searcy County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving217
- People arriving, from those returns480
- Tax returns filed by households leaving190
- Net household movement27
- Adjusted gross income arriving$12.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$4.3 m
- Average income of an arriving household$55,263
- Average income of a leaving household$40,726
- Largest single originBoone County (22 households)
- Largest single destinationBoone County (29 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 22 | 42 | $794,000 |
Households arriving report $14,537 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Boone County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Searcy County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$258.6 m
- County GDP, 2023$249.8 m
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.5 percent
- GDP change over five years39.5 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Arkansas areas BEA publishes69th of 75
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes2789th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$32,903
Output grew 3.5 percent in the latest year and 39.5 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Searcy County
- Covered employment, annual average1,407
- Establishments reporting163
- Average annual pay$36,776
- Average weekly wage$707
- Health care and social assistance, employment314
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$43,356
- Retail trade, employment174
- Retail trade, average annual pay$30,346
- Manufacturing, employment83
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$34,591
- Real estate and rental and leasing, employment36
- Real estate and rental and leasing, average annual pay$24,107
- Wholesale trade, employment30
- Finance and insurance, employment29
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 314 | 29 | $43,356 |
| Retail trade | 174 | 21 | $30,346 |
| Manufacturing | 83 | 7 | $34,591 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 5 | $24,107 |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 5 | $38,742 |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 6 | $50,155 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 314 jobs, 22.3 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Searcy County?
- Establishments, all industries117
- Employment at those establishments1,389
- Annual payroll$55.9 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents14.9
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Searcy County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20240
- Declared construction value permitted$0
- Single family units authorized0
- Multifamily units authorized0
No residential units were authorized by permit in 2024. In a small county this is common and is not by itself a sign of distress, but it does mean there is no recent residential pipeline to read demand from.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Searcy County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded2
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$769,400
- Average 7(a) approval$384,700
- Median 7(a) approval$384,700
- Largest single approval$707,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)9
- Jobs per approval4.5
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active2
- Distinct industries receiving approvals2
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer0.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms0
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter1
- Franchise loans0
- Franchise share of approvals0.0 percent
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Searcy County
Do SBA loans in Searcy County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded0
- Paid in full0
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure1
- Status: Cancelled1
Only 0 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Searcy County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending2
- Marshall, approvals1
- Leslie, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 1 | $707,000 |
| Leslie | 1 | $62,400 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Searcy County?
- Land area666 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Arkansas counties33rd of 75
- Width, east to west30.2 mi
- Height, north to south27.4 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary7
- Residents per square mile of land12
- Establishments per square mile0.18
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Searcy County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book1
- Of those, participating in the NFIP0
- NFIP participation rate0.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Searcy County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The EPA places Searcy County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 0.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-20247,859
- Households3,197
- Average household size2.46
- Median household income$44,426
- Median age47.9
Common questions
Searcy County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Searcy County, Arkansas?
The Census Bureau estimates 7,836 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 7,859, in 3,197 households, ranking 68th of 75 Arkansas counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Searcy County's population growing?
The population has grown 0.05 percent since the 2020 census base of 7,832, to 7,836 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 81 births against 112 deaths, with net migration of 52. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Searcy County?
$44,426. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,000, which is 2.5 times income, and median gross rent is $606 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Searcy County?
117 establishments, employing 1,389 people with an annual payroll of $55.9 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Searcy County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 314 jobs, 22.3 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 1,407 jobs at an average annual pay of $36,776, or $707 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Searcy County?
2 7(a) approvals totaling $769,400 since FY2020, across 2 lenders, with a median approval of $384,700. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Searcy County?
No residential units were authorized by permit in 2024. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Searcy County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Searcy County come from?
The largest single origin is Boone County, with 22 households. Arriving households report an average income of $55,263 against $40,726 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Searcy County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Searcy County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Searcy.
6 Census places lie wholly or partly in Searcy County. All 6 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | city | 1,196 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Leslie | city | 444 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Pindall | town | 198 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| St. Joe | town | 136 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Witts Springs | CDP | 77 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Gilbert | town | 16 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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