Izard County, Arkansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 52nd-largest in Arkansas

The population of Izard County, Arkansas is 13,866 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest county in Arkansas. The median household income is $47,728, the median home value is $122,100, and the median age is 47.5.

The population of Izard County has grown 4.1% since 2010 (13,732 → 14,291), a +0.29% annualized rate.

Izard County within Arkansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

13,866

Population

+0.29%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$47,728

Median Income

$122,100

Median Home Value

Izard County covers 580 sq mi of land at 23.9 people per square mile.

About Izard County, AR

Age is the most distinctive thing about Izard County: a median age of 47.5, older than the national median. With 13,866 residents, Izard County is a county in Arkansas.

The typical household earns $47,728, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.8%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $122,100, with typical rent around $626.

18.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 5.9% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Izard County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Izard County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Izard County had a population of 13,732 in 2010 and 14,291 in 2024, a 4.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,291 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.29%.

Izard County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,291

Population (2024)

13,732

Population (2010)

14,291

Peak (2024)

0.29%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	13,732	-	-	estimate
2011	13,579	-153	-1.11%	estimate
2012	13,548	-31	-0.23%	estimate
2013	13,420	-128	-0.94%	estimate
2014	13,566	+146	+1.09%	estimate
2015	13,495	-71	-0.52%	estimate
2016	13,500	+5	+0.04%	estimate
2017	13,673	+173	+1.28%	estimate
2018	13,574	-99	-0.72%	estimate
2019	13,620	+46	+0.34%	estimate
2020	13,604	-16	-0.12%	estimate
2021	13,916	+312	+2.29%	estimate
2022	14,033	+117	+0.84%	estimate
2023	14,202	+169	+1.20%	estimate
2024	14,291	+89	+0.63%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.8%
Black or African American	1.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

47.5

Median Age

47.3%

Female

52.7%

Male

25.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.2%

5–9

4.7%

10–14

5.3%

15–19

5.2%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

7.7%

60–64

7.5%

65–74

13.7%

75–84

8.6%

85+

2.8%

Children (under 15): 14.2% · Seniors (65+): 25.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$47,728$-11,045 vs state
Mean household income	$61,320
Per-capita income	$24,443
Poverty rate	15.8%+4.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	37.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.0%

Manufacturing

17.3%

Finance & real estate

8.8%

Education & health care

7.8%

Construction

6.9%

Public administration

6.7%

Agriculture

4.7%

Retail trade

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Izard County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

84.6%

Public transit

5.9%

Work from home

25.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$122,100$-53,200 vs state

Median home value

$626

Median rent

74.7%

Homeownership rate

6,749

Total housing units

74.5%

Occupied

25.5%

Vacant

25.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.4%

With health insurance

89.3%

With broadband internet

43.5%

Foreign-born

10.1%

Veterans (18+)

25.1%

With a disability

96.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.8%

High School+

18.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Izard County, Arkansas has a population of 13,866 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest county in Arkansas. Population density is 24 people per square mile.

The population of Izard County has grown 4.1% since 2010 (13,732 → 14,291), a +0.29% annualized rate.

The median household income in Izard County, Arkansas is $47,728, with mean (average) household income of $61,320 and per-capita income of $24,443. 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Izard County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Izard County, Arkansas is 47.5 years. Residents are 47.3% female and 52.7% male.

The median home value in Izard County is $122,100 and median monthly rent is $626. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,749 total housing units, 25.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Izard County, Arkansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Little Rock is among the largest cities associated with Izard County, Arkansas, with a population of 202,739.