Independence, AR County is a vibrant small town situated in the northeast region of Arkansas. It has a population of 37,796 and a population density of 49.42 people per square mile. Independence is full of local businesses such as the independent bookstore City Lights, the music venue Eagles Nest, and the bar The Drunken Monkey. Popular year-round outdoor activities here include fishing on White River, camping in Devil's Den State Park, and golfing at the local country club. Demographic organizations such as the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northwest Arkansas hold regular events in town to connect our diverse community and locals often enjoy attending sporting events held at our high school stadium or watching regional baseball games at Baum Stadium.
The population in Independence County is 37,796. There are 50 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Independence County is 39.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Independence County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Independence County
- 53.6% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 28.3% are married with children
- 17.0% have children, but are single
Race in Independence County
- 89.2% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander