Economy & Jobs — Independence County, Arkansas
Employment
| Total Establishments | 780 |
| Total Employees | 15,276 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 17,612 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $48,642 |
| Total Annual Wages | $856,707,447 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $724,699 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $52,361 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% |
| IRS Returns | 15,390 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $930,885 |
| Average AGI per Return | $60,486 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $239,935,983 |
| Per Capita | $6,324 |
| Population Basis | 37,938 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 66 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 24,073 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 365 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 21 |
| Fast Food | 28 |
| Bars | N/A |
| Coffee & Snacks | 8 |