Arkansas

Searcy

7,828

2020 population

1840

first census record

census records

About Searcy

Searcy, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 936. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 7,828.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,825 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 47 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Marshall (Searcy County), and 53 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	7,828
2010	8,195
2000	8,261
1990	7,841
1980	8,847
1970	7,731
1960	8,124
1950	10,424
1940	11,942
1930	11,056
1920	14,590
1910	14,825
1900	11,988
1890	9,664
1880	7,278
1870	5,614
1860	5,271
1850	1,979
1840	936

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Searcy

Military engagements that took place in Searcy, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Marshall (Searcy County)

1863

Historic places in Searcy

National Register of Historic Places listings in Searcy, Arkansas.

Henley, Benjamin Franklin, House

St. Joe

Redman, Oscar, Building

Marshall

3SE33

Silver Hill

Treat Commercial Building

Leslie

Bromley-Mills-Treece House

Marshall

Cotton, Dr. J. O., House

Greenhaw, Mary, Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South

Marshall

Bryan, Noah, Store

Marshall

Campbell Post Office-Kuykendall General Store

Oxley

Clay, Dr., House

Leslie

Ferguson, T. M., House

Bank of Marshall Building

Marshall

Aday-Stephenson House

Marshall

Searcy County Courthouse

Willmering Tourist Cabins Historic District

Silver Hill

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Frequently asked about Searcy

When does Searcy first appear in the US census?

Searcy, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 936.

What is the population of Searcy?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Searcy had a recorded population of 7,828.

When did Searcy's population peak?

Searcy's recorded population peaked at 14,825 in 1910.

Were any battles fought in Searcy?

1 documented military engagement took place in Searcy, including Skirmish at Marshall (Searcy County).

How many historic places are in Searcy?

53 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Searcy, Arkansas.

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