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Fordyce, AR
City in Dallas County, Arkansas.
Population
3,268
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
486
ZIP codes
0
Fordyce and its ZIP codes
Fordyce at a glance
- Fordyce is about 8.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 101st most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $38,079 a year, 37% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,600 (51% below Arkansas) and median rent is $639 a month.
Local data for Fordyce, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fordyce, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,079
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$92,600
Median rent
$639/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (265), German Americans (87), Scottish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Fordyce.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,783
2,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,824
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.3M
FY 2026, $7,753 per person
How people get to work
Fordyce, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fordyce, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
376
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fordyce, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Fordyce
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThorntonCity | 5 mi | 1.9 |
| IvanCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.8 |
| KingslandCity | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| New EdinburgCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| BeardenCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| TinsmanTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| RisonCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| StavesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| BanksTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| CarthageCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| HamptonCity | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| HarrellTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| East CamdenTown | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| RyeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fordyce, AR in?
- Fordyce is in Dallas County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Fordyce, AR?
- About 3,268 people live in Fordyce, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fordyce?
- Nearby places include Thornton (5 mi), Ivan (5.7 mi), Kingsland (8.6 mi), New Edinburg (11 mi), Bearden (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023