City · Arkansas
Hoxie, Arkansas
Hoxie, city, in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Hoxie had 2,568 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,598 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,618 (±20). GEOID 0533580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,568
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,598 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,618 ±20
Median household income
$35,268
±$3,110 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$87,600
±$10,177 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$722
±$286 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Hoxie and what county is it in?
Hoxie is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It covers 6.7 square miles of land, 390 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hoxie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,568 people lived in Hoxie on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 2,598 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,618 (±20).
| Measure | Hoxie | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,618 ±20 | 16,238 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,237 ±113 | 6,613 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.19 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,377 ±125 | 7,644 | no clear change |
Hoxie's population since 2000
From 2,817 in 2000 to 2,568 in 2025: down 8.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hoxie as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hoxie?
The median resident of Hoxie is 43.0 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.6%.
| Measure | Hoxie | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±7.4 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±6.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±5.7 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±4.3 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±2.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.1% ±10.5 pts | 91.7% | −12.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.6% ±10.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 29.8% ±8.0 pts | 24.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.6% ±5.6 pts | 11.5% | +11.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.0% ±6.7 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.5 pts | 14.5% | −5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.0% ±9.5 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hoxie earn?
Half of Hoxie's 1,237 households earn less than $35,268 a year (±$3,110), against $44,882 in Lawrence County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $37,460 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hoxie | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,268 ±$3,110 | $44,882 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $47,360 ±$8,583 | $64,373 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,196 ±$4,057 | $26,551 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0% ±5.9 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.8% ±9.1 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.6% ±10.3 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% ±5.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2% ±7.4 pts | 86.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hoxie?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Hoxie's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $87,600 by its owner (±$10,177). The median renter pays $722 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hoxie | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $87,600 ±$10,177 | $98,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $722 ±$286 | $697 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0% ±16.9 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $839 ±$134 | $1,013 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±10.7 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±10.7 pts | 33.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,377 ±125 | 7,644 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% ±5.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.2% ±6.9 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1% ±6.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% ±2.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hoxie building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hoxie in 2025 (0 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 2 of 12 months), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hoxie work and get to work?
87.9% of Hoxie's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes.
| Measure | Hoxie | Lawrence County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.9% ±6.8 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±4.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.9% ±6.4 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±4.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±4.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min ±4.9 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hoxie?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hoxie, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4705.01Lawrence County | 2,755 | $35,089 |
| Tract 4704Lawrence County | 1,356 | $48,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hoxie) · Census block assignment files
How does Hoxie compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hoxie is the 6,822nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 112th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Hoxie ranks 176th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 112th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 118th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 160th | 197 |
| Median household income | 176th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 167th | 197 |
| Median home value | 177th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 134th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 90th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 188th | 189 |
| Median age | 41st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 152nd | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 40th | 197 |
Hoxie's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Hoxie with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hoxie?
22 of the 57 figures for Hoxie on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hoxie are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hoxie.