Searcy is a medium-sized city located in the state of Arkansas. With a population of 23,009 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.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Searcy is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Searcy is a city of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Searcy who work in teaching (12.11%), office and administrative support (10.38%), and healthcare (9.73%).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. Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Searcy spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 17.17 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.The education level of Searcy citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.02% of adults in Searcy have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Searcy in 2022 was $25,551, which is middle income relative to Arkansas, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $102,204 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, Irish, German, Scots-Irish, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Searcy is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.
