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Sevier County, AR
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Sevier County, Arkansas.
Population
15,712
Land area
564sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Sevier County
Sevier County at a glance
- Sevier County is 52% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,527, 12% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,600 (37% below Arkansas) and median rent is $751 a month.
- Its largest cities are De Queen (6,058), Horatio (1,196) and Lockesburg (873).
Local data for Sevier County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sevier County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,527
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$117,600
Prices +9.7% in a year
Median rent
$751/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,140), Irish Americans (1,364), German Americans (987).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,097
4,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.5M
FY 2026, $5,016 per person
PPP loans
$17.4M
528 loans, 2,183 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sevier County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled19.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sevier County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sevier County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sevier County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sevier County, AR?
- De Queen is the largest city or town in Sevier County, with about 6,058 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sevier County?
- Sevier County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71823, 71832, 71841, 71842, 71846.
- What is the population of Sevier County, AR?
- About 15,712 people live in Sevier County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sevier County?
- Sevier County borders McCurtain County, OK, Polk County, Howard County, Little River County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023