Arkansas

Izard

13,577
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Izard

Izard, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 1,266. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,577.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,561 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 7 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Calico Rock (Izard County), Skirmish at Melbourne (Izard County), and 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,577
201013,696
200013,249
199011,364
198010,768
19707,381
19606,766
19509,953
194012,834
193012,872
192013,871
191014,561
190013,506
189013,038
188010,857
18706,806
18607,215
18503,213
18402,240
18301,266
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Izard

Military engagements that took place in Izard, Arkansas.

Skirmish at Calico Rock (Izard County)
1862
Skirmish at Melbourne (Izard County)
1863

Historic places in Izard

National Register of Historic Places listings in Izard, Arkansas.

Calico Rock Home Economics Building
Calico Rock
Jumbo Church of Christ
Melbourne
Mount Olive Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mount Olive
Jeffery Cemetery
Mount Olive
Calico Rock Historic District
Calico Rock
Rector Log Barn
Melbourne
Calico Rock Methodist Episcopal Church
Calico Rock
Philadelphia Methodist Church
Melbourne
Pine Ridge School Building
Brockwell
Smith, Sylvester, Farmstead
Boswell
Jeffery, A. C., Farmstead
Mt. Olive
Missouri Pacific Railroad Depot
Sylamore
Arnold Springs Farmstead
Melbourne
Vest Cemetery
Boswell
Calico Rock Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Calico Rock
Boswell School
Boswell
Izard County Courthouse
Melbourne
Caney Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Sage

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Frequently asked about Izard

When does Izard first appear in the US census?
Izard, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 1,266.
What is the population of Izard?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Izard had a recorded population of 13,577.
When did Izard's population peak?
Izard's recorded population peaked at 14,561 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Izard?
2 documented military engagements took place in Izard, including Skirmish at Calico Rock (Izard County), Skirmish at Melbourne (Izard County).
How many historic places are in Izard?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Izard, Arkansas.
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