Izard County, Arkansas

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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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2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 13,577. The median age was 48.1 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 26.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 110.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 112.8 males age 18 and over.[5][6]

The racial makeup of the county was 90.6% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.9% from some other race, and 5.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.4% of the population.[6]

<0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]

There were 5,494 households in the county, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 49.8% were married-couple households, 19.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]

There were 6,721 housing units, of which 18.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 78.6% were owner-occupied and 21.4% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 13.8%.[5]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[8] 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.[9][10]

Izard County, Arkansas Elected countywide officials[11][12][13]
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:[11][14][15][16]

  • 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.[17] The township constables as of the 2024 elections are:[14][15]

  • 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[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1896 285 15.69% 1,507 82.98% 24 1.32%
1900 381 25.10% 1,119 73.72% 18 1.19%
1904 313 32.91% 605 63.62% 33 3.47%
1908 392 28.74% 873 64.00% 99 7.26%
1912 215 18.70% 746 64.87% 189 16.43%
1916 285 18.36% 1,267 81.64% 0 0.00%
1920 485 35.87% 841 62.20% 26 1.92%
1924 241 24.10% 728 72.80% 31 3.10%
1928 696 43.45% 902 56.30% 4 0.25%
1932 200 13.90% 1,227 85.27% 12 0.83%
1936 416 23.56% 1,350 76.44% 0 0.00%
1940 366 25.67% 1,058 74.19% 2 0.14%
1944 402 31.93% 853 67.75% 4 0.32%
1948 240 15.33% 1,283 81.93% 43 2.75%
1952 629 36.68% 1,085 63.27% 1 0.06%
1956 511 29.78% 1,200 69.93% 5 0.29%
1960 808 35.94% 1,340 59.61% 100 4.45%
1964 726 29.20% 1,736 69.83% 24 0.97%
"text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/American Independent |1968 931 31.16% 948 31.73% 1,109 37.12%
1972 2,001 64.26% 1,108 35.58% 5 0.16%
1976 1,394 29.52% 3,328 70.48% 0 0.00%
1980 2,266 43.13% 2,750 52.34% 238 4.53%
1984 2,726 53.08% 2,346 45.68% 64 1.25%
1988 2,824 51.19% 2,652 48.07% 41 0.74%
1992 1,532 27.42% 3,419 61.18% 637 11.40%
1996 1,678 32.82% 2,818 55.11% 617 12.07%
2000 2,301 45.73% 2,587 51.41% 144 2.86%
2004 2,833 51.57% 2,586 47.08% 74 1.35%
2008 3,193 61.19% 1,792 34.34% 233 4.47%
2012 3,575 67.73% 1,524 28.87% 179 3.39%
2016 4,042 74.19% 1,113 20.43% 293 5.38%
2020 4,631 79.71% 1,021 17.57% 158 2.72%
2024 4,854 81.92% 949 16.02% 122 2.06%
2016 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 1 33.33%


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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File:Izard County Arkansas 2010 Township Map large.jpg
Townships in Izard County, Arkansas as of 2010

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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. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  7. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2025.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Quorum Courts". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Office of County Judge". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Izard | Association of Arkansas Counties". www.arcounties.org. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Izard County Offices". www.izardcountyar.org. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  13. ↑ "2022 General Election: County, District Officials" (PDF). www.arcounties.org. Association of Arkansas Counties. June 27, 2022.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Izard County, Arkansas, elections, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Election Night Reporting". results.enr.clarityelections.com. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  17. ↑ "What is a Constable?". What is a Constable?. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  19. ↑ 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.
  20. ↑ "Arkansas: 2010 Census Block Maps - County Subdivision". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
  21. ↑ "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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Coordinates: 36°6′N 91°54′W / 36.100°N 91.900°W / 36.100; -91.900

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