Batesville, AR Demographics

A map of Batesville's Population by Race

Batesville, Arkansas has an estimated population of 11,445, a slight increase from the 11,191 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.7% White, 23.2% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Batesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Batesville has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Batesville, that probability was 47.4% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Batesville is ranked the 34th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Batesville was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Batesville's White Population

7,290 residents of Batesville, or 63.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Batesville is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Batesville ranks 433rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Batesville's population has decreased from 69.8% to 63.7%.

Batesville is less White than neighboring Moorefield (90.8% White), Southside (85.8% White), Desha (100% White), Salado (99.8% White), and Sulphur Rock (82.8% White).

Batesville's Black Population

334 residents of Batesville, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Batesville is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Batesville ranks 238th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Black residents' share of Batesville's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.9%.

Batesville is more Black than neighboring Moorefield (0.8% Black), Southside (0% Black), Desha (0% Black), Salado (0% Black), and Sulphur Rock (1.9% Black).

Batesville's Asian Population

161 residents of Batesville, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Batesville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Batesville ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. Asian residents' share of Batesville's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.4%.

Batesville is more Asian than neighboring Moorefield (0% Asian), Southside (0% Asian), Desha (0% Asian), and Salado (0% Asian). Batesville is less Asian than neighboring Sulphur Rock (1.5% Asian).

Batesville's Hispanic Population

2,657 residents of Batesville, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Batesville is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Batesville ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Batesville's population has increased from 18.8% to 23.2%.

Batesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Moorefield (5% Hispanic), Southside (3.4% Hispanic), Desha (0% Hispanic), Salado (0% Hispanic), and Sulphur Rock (8.2% Hispanic).

Batesville's Native American/Other Population

219 residents of Batesville, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Batesville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Batesville ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 135.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Batesville's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.9%.

Batesville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moorefield (0% Native American/Other), Desha (0% Native American/Other), Salado (0% Native American/Other), and Sulphur Rock (0.1% Native American/Other). Batesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Southside (2.6% Native American/Other).

Batesville's Multiracial Population

784 residents of Batesville, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Batesville is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Batesville ranks 334th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Batesville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Batesville's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.9%.

Batesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Moorefield (3.3% Multiracial), Desha (0% Multiracial), Salado (0.2% Multiracial), and Sulphur Rock (5.5% Multiracial). Batesville is less Multiracial than neighboring Southside (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.