Izard County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Izard County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 14,009. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Izard County is 46.3 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Izard County is $49,405. This is 19% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.3%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $129,100. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Izard County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Izard County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Izard County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.