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Izard County

Arkansas · 14,405 residents (2025 est.) · 580.201 sq mi
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Izard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,100. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,009
+6%since 2000
from 13,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 23 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+9%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,405 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Izard County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(599)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(588)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(804)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(779)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(691)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(1,615)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(1,598)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(1,706)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(2,106)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(1,935)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849%(1,259)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(329)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,405
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,670 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,534
+70%since 2000
from $14,397 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+2%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(12,702)
Black1.4%(189)
Hispanic / Latino1%(133)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(12,243)
Black1.6%(219)
Hispanic / Latino3%(414)
Asian0.5%(69)
Other7.6%(1,064)
Diversity Score
29
+133%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
33
Unchangedsince 2020
from 33 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(286)
Puerto Rican0.3%(43)
Salvadoran0.1%(17)
Panamanian0.1%(8)
Cuban0%(4)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(18)
Filipino0.1%(18)
Asian Indian0.1%(18)
Thai0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English17.3%(2,424)
German16.3%(2,287)
Irish13.8%(1,940)
American10.6%(1,479)
Italian2.2%(308)
Scottish2.1%(290)
Polish1.4%(192)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(174)
French1.1%(159)
Swedish0.7%(99)
Welsh0.5%(71)
Dutch0.5%(70)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.4%(50)
Norwegian0.3%(47)
British0.3%(44)
Arab0.3%(41)
Austrian0.2%(28)
Lithuanian0.1%(13)
Swiss0.1%(12)
West Indian0.1%(11)
Jamaican0.1%(11)
Nigerian0.1%(10)
Romanian0.1%(8)
Finnish0%(7)
Greek0%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 57.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(1,956)
Married47.1%(3,046)
Widowed5.2%(338)
Divorced17.5%(1,129)
Women 15+
Never married21%(1,164)
Married47.6%(2,642)
Widowed13.6%(754)
Divorced17.8%(989)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Izard County, Arkansas?

Izard County, Arkansas has about 14,009 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Izard County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Izard County, Arkansas earns about $49,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Izard County, Arkansas expensive?

In Izard County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $129,100, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Izard County, Arkansas?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Izard County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Izard County, Arkansas?

About 22.3% of people in Izard County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Izard County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Izard County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,645 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9604
14 ZIP codes
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