Izard County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Izard County
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Izard County Courthouse in Melbourne
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Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | October 27, 1825 |
| Named for | George Izard |
| Seat | Melbourne |
| Largest city | Horseshoe Bend |
| Area | |
| • Total | 584 sq mi (1,510 km2) |
| • Land | 581 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
| • Water | 3.4 sq mi (9 km2) 0.6%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,577 |
| • Density | 23.248/sq mi (8.976/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Izard County is a county located in the state of Arkansas. In 2020, about 13,577 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Melbourne.
Izard County was created on October 27, 1825. It was named after George Izard, who was a general in the War of 1812. He also served as the governor of the Arkansas Territory.
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Geography
Izard County covers a total area of 584 square miles. Most of this area, about 581 square miles, is land. The remaining 3.4 square miles is water.
Nearby Counties
Izard County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Fulton County to the north
- Sharp County to the east
- Independence County to the southeast
- Stone County to the southwest
- Baxter County to the northwest
People of Izard County
Over the years, the number of people living in Izard County has changed. In 1830, there were 1,266 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 13,577 people.
The 2020 census showed that most people in Izard County are White (about 89.67%). Other groups include Black or African American (1.89%), Native American (0.54%), and Asian (0.2%). About 2.4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Communities
Izard County has several towns and cities where people live.
Cities
- Calico Rock
- Horseshoe Bend
- Melbourne (This is the county seat)
- Oxford
Towns
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities or towns.
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that do not have their own local government.
Townships
Counties in Arkansas are divided into smaller areas called townships. These are used for local administration. Izard County has many townships, each with its own name.
Notable People
- Terry Shell: He was a lawyer and a judge. He served as a federal judge in Arkansas from 1975 to 1978.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Izard para niños
