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Independence County, AR: growth, migration and housing
Independence County has 38,785 residents, up 2.2% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 812 households moved in and 796 moved out (+16 net), bringing in a net $1.1M of income. Median household income is $56,609, the median home $142,600 and median rent $845 a month.
In Arkansas: 27th of 75 counties for 5-year population growth · 42nd of 75 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 17th of 75 counties for median household income · 32nd of 75 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Independence County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp County, AR | 114 | $4.4M |
| White County, AR | 47 | $2.8M |
| Cleburne County, AR | 41 | $1.4M |
| Jackson County, AR | 41 | $1.8M |
| Izard County, AR | 34 | $1.3M |
| Craighead County, AR | 30 | $1.3M |
| Pulaski County, AR | 22 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Independence County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp County, AR | 76 | $2.5M |
| White County, AR | 73 | $3.3M |
| Jackson County, AR | 48 | $1.8M |
| Craighead County, AR | 38 | $2.3M |
| Cleburne County, AR | 34 | $1.4M |
| Izard County, AR | 31 | $1.3M |
| Pulaski County, AR | 31 | $1.3M |
| Benton County, AR | 28 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.