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Izard County

Arkansas · 13,696 residents · 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 $31,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,900. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,696
+3%since 2000
from 13,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.3
+11%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,673
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,670 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,737
+23%since 2000
from $14,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score6.3%(835)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(13,006)
Black1.3%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(208)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other1.6%(225)
Diversity Score11.5%(1,573)
Diversity Score
11
+82%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Izard County, Arkansas?

Izard County, Arkansas has about 13,696 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Izard County, Arkansas earns about $31,673 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Izard County, Arkansas?

About 12.3% 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 18.7% 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 2,332 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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