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Izard County

Arkansas · 13,577 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 $42,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,900. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,577
+2%since 2000
from 13,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+13%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,818
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,670 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,189
+47%since 2000
from $14,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(12,175)
Black1.9%(256)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(326)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other7.1%(970)
Diversity Score26.3%(3,572)
Segregation Score33.1%(4,498)
Diversity Score
26
+318%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Izard County, Arkansas?

Izard County, Arkansas has about 13,577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Izard County, Arkansas earns about $42,818 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Izard County, Arkansas?

About 14.5% 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 15.2% 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 2,213 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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