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Hoxie, AR
City in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
Population
2,618
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
393
ZIP codes
0
Hoxie and its ZIP codes
Hoxie at a glance
- Hoxie is about 6.7 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 120th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $35,268, 42% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,600 (53% below Arkansas) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for Hoxie, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoxie, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,268
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$87,600
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.1%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (186), German Americans (176), Mexican Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Hoxie.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,290
4,131 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,454
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,483 per person
How people get to work
Hoxie, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoxie, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoxie, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.8%
U.S. 33.3% +13.5 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Hoxie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut RidgeCity | 3.5 mi | 16.7 |
| MinturnTown | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| PortiaTown | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| SedgwickTown | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Black RockCity | 8.5 mi | 3.3 |
| PowhatanTown | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| AliciaTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| EgyptTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| O'KeanTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| BonoCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| LynnTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| PocahontasCity | 16 mi | 7.7 |
| ImbodenTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| CashTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| SwiftonCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| WalcottCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hoxie, AR in?
- Hoxie is in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Hoxie, AR?
- About 2,618 people live in Hoxie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hoxie?
- Nearby places include Walnut Ridge (3.5 mi), Minturn (5 mi), Portia (5.9 mi), Sedgwick (8.3 mi), Black Rock (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023