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Izard County, Arkansas
Izard County, Arkansas. Izard County had 14,405 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 10 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 05065.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,405
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,577 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,009
Median household income
$49,405
±$5,318 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$129,100
±$16,608 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$621
±$39 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Izard County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,577 residents in Izard County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,405 for July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,009 over 580 square miles of land.
| Measure | Izard County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,009 | 3,049,391 | +439 |
| Households | 5,232±284 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.13 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,739±55 | 1,394,673 | −540 |
Izard County's population since 2000
From 13,249 in 2000 to 14,405 in 2025: up 8.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Izard County?
Izard County holds 10 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Horseshoe Bend with 2,623 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Horseshoe Bend | 2,440 | $46,080 |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 1,830 | $39,469 |
| Calico Rock | 888 | $26,655 |
| Oxford | 573 | $51,591 |
| Mount Pleasant | 353 | $42,031 |
| FranklinGEOID 0525030 | 191 | $50,000 |
| PinevilleGEOID 0555580 | 154 | $38,906 |
| GuionGEOID 0529080 | 68 | not published |
| Violet HillGEOID 0572170 | 36 | not published |
| Mount OliveGEOID 0547810 | 17 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Izard County?
The median resident of Izard County is 46.3 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.7%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Izard County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3±1.0 | 38.5 | −1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 17.8%±0.6 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1%±0.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% | 9.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.4%±1.4 pts | 67.4% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7%±1.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 23.6%±2.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4%±2.5 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8%±2.2 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7%±2.6 pts | 25.7% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±1.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.4%±1.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Izard County earn?
Half of Izard County's 5,232 households earn less than $49,405 a year (±$5,318), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $52,767 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Izard County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,405±$5,318 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,540±$5,106 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,534±$1,812 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.3%±3.5 pts | 16.0% | +7.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.7%±7.8 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4%±2.7 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.7%±3.1 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 Izard County?
Owners occupy 75.4% of Izard County's occupied homes and renters 24.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $129,100 by its owner (±$16,608). The median renter pays $621 a month including utilities, and 26.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Izard County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $129,100±$16,608 | $188,000 | +$27,322 |
| Median gross rent | $621±$39 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.5%±8.2 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,104±$54 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.4%±3.5 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,739±55 | 1,394,673 | −540 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2%±3.4 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.4%±2.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Izard County building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Izard County in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Izard County get to work?
83.0% of Izard County's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Izard County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.1%±2.5 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±2.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0%±4.6 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±3.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±2.9 pts | 8.8% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min±3.4 | 22.5 min | +8.2 min |
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 are Izard County's census tracts?
Izard County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,264 (Tract 9603) to $56,216 (Tract 9604).
| Tract 960105065960100 | 3,243±250 | $46,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960205065960200 | 5,017±418 | $45,805 |
| Tract 960305065960300 | 3,176±324 | $43,264 |
| Tract 960405065960400 | 2,573±389 | $56,216 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Izard County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 75 |
| Median household income | 44th of 75 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 68th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 75 |
| Median age | 12th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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