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Izard County, Arkansas

Coordinates: 36°6′N 91°54′W / 36.100°N 91.900°W / 36.100; -91.900
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Izard County
County
Izard County Courthouse in Melbourne
Izard County Courthouse in Melbourne
Map of Arkansas highlighting Izard County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°06′N 91°54′W / 36.1°N 91.9°W / 36.1; -91.9
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 27, 1825
Named afterGeorge Izard
SeatMelbourne
Largest cityHorseshoe Bend
Area
 • Total
584 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Land581 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Water3.4 sq mi (9 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,577
 • Estimate 
(2023)
14,169 Increase
 • Density23/sq mi (9.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.izardcountyar.org

Izard County (/ˈɪzɜːrd/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,577.[1] The county seat is Melbourne.[2] Izard County is Arkansas's 13th county, formed on October 27, 1825, and named for War of 1812 General and Arkansas Territorial Governor George Izard.[3] It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 584 square miles (1,510 km2), of which 581 square miles (1,500 km2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) (0.6%) is water.[4]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18301,266—
18402,24076.9%
18503,21343.4%
18607,215124.6%
18706,806−5.7%
188010,85759.5%
189013,03820.1%
190013,5063.6%
191014,5617.8%
192013,871−4.7%
193012,872−7.2%
194012,834−0.3%
19509,953−22.4%
19606,766−32.0%
19707,3819.1%
198010,76845.9%
199011,3645.5%
200013,24916.6%
201013,6963.4%
202013,577−0.9%
2023 (est.)14,169[5]4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010[10]
Age pyramid Izard County[11]

2020 census

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Izard County racial composition[12]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 12,175 89.67%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 256 1.89%
Native American 73 0.54%
Asian 27 0.2%
Pacific Islander 9 0.07%
Other/Mixed 711 5.24%
Hispanic or Latino 326 2.4%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,577 people, 4,851 households, and 3,124 families residing in the county.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[13] there were 13,249 people, 5,440 households, and 3,769 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (8.9 people/km2). There were 6,591 housing units at an average density of 11 units per square mile (4.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.41% White, 1.44% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,440 households, out of which 25.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.70% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.90% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 25.80% from 45 to 64, and 21.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 102.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,670, and the median income for a family was $32,313. Males had a median income of $22,389 versus $18,450 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,397. About 13.60% of families and 17.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.40% of those under age 18 and 13.70% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Government

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The county government is a constitutional body granted specific powers by the Constitution of Arkansas and the Arkansas Code. The quorum court is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all spending and revenue collection. Representatives are called justices of the peace and are elected from county districts every even-numbered year. The number of districts in a county vary from nine to fifteen, and district boundaries are drawn by the county election commission. The Izard County Quorum Court has nine members. Presiding over quorum court meetings is the county judge, who serves as the chief executive officer of the county. The county judge is elected at-large and does not vote in quorum court business, although capable of vetoing quorum court decisions.[14][15]

Izard County, Arkansas Elected countywide officials[16][17][18]
Position Officeholder Party
County Judge Eric Smith Republican
County/Circuit Clerk Joe Cooper Republican
Sheriff Charley Melton Republican
Treasurer Warren Sanders Republican
Collector Joshua Morehead Republican
Assessor Tammy Sanders Republican
Coroner Eddie Howard Republican

The composition of the Quorum Court after the 2024 elections is 8 Republicans and 1 Independent. Justices of the Peace (members) of the Quorum Court following the elections are:[16][19][20][21]

  • District 1: Mark Simino (R)
  • District 2: Kelly Hatman (R)
  • District 3: Randy "Hank" Sherrell (R)
  • District 4: Frances L. Syce (R)
  • District 5: John David Miller (I)
  • District 6: Justin Thornton (R)
  • District 7: Quillen P. Edwards (R)
  • District 8: Doug Harber (R)
  • District 9: Richard "Rich" Emmens (R)

Additionally, the townships of Izard County are entitled to elect their own respective constables, as set forth by the Constitution of Arkansas. Constables are largely of historical significance as they were used to keep the peace in rural areas when travel was more difficult.[22] The township constables as of the 2024 elections are:[19][20]

  • Jefferson: Kent Andrews (R)
  • New Hope: Brett Stevenson (R)
  • Pleasant Hill: John Mark Rogers (R)
  • Strawberry: Ian Ward (R)
  • Union: Mark A. Stephen (R)

Politics

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Over the past few election cycles Izard County has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat (as of 2024) to carry this county was Al Gore in 2000.

United States presidential election results for Izard County, Arkansas[23]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 4,854 81.92% 949 16.02% 122 2.06%
2020 4,631 79.71% 1,021 17.57% 158 2.72%
2016 4,042 74.19% 1,113 20.43% 293 5.38%
2012 3,575 67.73% 1,524 28.87% 179 3.39%
2008 3,193 61.19% 1,792 34.34% 233 4.47%
2004 2,833 51.57% 2,586 47.08% 74 1.35%
2000 2,301 45.73% 2,587 51.41% 144 2.86%
1996 1,678 32.82% 2,818 55.11% 617 12.07%
1992 1,532 27.42% 3,419 61.18% 637 11.40%
1988 2,824 51.19% 2,652 48.07% 41 0.74%
1984 2,726 53.08% 2,346 45.68% 64 1.25%
1980 2,266 43.13% 2,750 52.34% 238 4.53%
1976 1,394 29.52% 3,328 70.48% 0 0.00%
1972 2,001 64.26% 1,108 35.58% 5 0.16%
1968 931 31.16% 948 31.73% 1,109 37.12%
1964 726 29.20% 1,736 69.83% 24 0.97%
1960 808 35.94% 1,340 59.61% 100 4.45%
1956 511 29.78% 1,200 69.93% 5 0.29%
1952 629 36.68% 1,085 63.27% 1 0.06%
1948 240 15.33% 1,283 81.93% 43 2.75%
1944 402 31.93% 853 67.75% 4 0.32%
1940 366 25.67% 1,058 74.19% 2 0.14%
1936 416 23.56% 1,350 76.44% 0 0.00%
1932 200 13.90% 1,227 85.27% 12 0.83%
1928 696 43.45% 902 56.30% 4 0.25%
1924 241 24.10% 728 72.80% 31 3.10%
1920 485 35.87% 841 62.20% 26 1.92%
1916 285 18.36% 1,267 81.64% 0 0.00%
1912 215 18.70% 746 64.87% 189 16.43%
1908 392 28.74% 873 64.00% 99 7.26%
1904 313 32.91% 605 63.62% 33 3.47%
1900 381 25.10% 1,119 73.72% 18 1.19%
1896 285 15.69% 1,507 82.98% 24 1.32%

Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Townships

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Townships in Izard County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Izard County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. [24][25]

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Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Izard County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 167.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
  11. ^ Based on 2000 census data
  12. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  14. ^ "Quorum Courts". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  15. ^ "Office of County Judge". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Izard | Association of Arkansas Counties". www.arcounties.org. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  17. ^ "Izard County Offices". www.izardcountyar.org. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  18. ^ https://www.arcounties.org/site/assets/files/6033/november_races.pdf
  19. ^ a b "Izard County, Arkansas, elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  20. ^ a b "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  21. ^ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  22. ^ "What is a Constable?". What is a Constable?. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  23. ^ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  24. ^ 2011 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS): Izard County, AR (PDF) (Map). U. S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  25. ^ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  26. ^ "Summary Population and Housing Characteristics, CPH-1-5, Arkansas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. September 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2014. 2010 Census of Population and Housing
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