Fordyce is a city located in Dallas County Arkansas. Fordyce has a 2024 population of 3,175. It is also the county seat of Dallas County. Fordyce is currently declining at a rate of -1.55% annually and its population has decreased by -5.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,374 in 2020.
The average household income in Fordyce is $52,947 with a poverty rate of 12.5%. The median age in Fordyce is 37.7 years: 34.1 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fordyce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,112 | 63.61% |
| White | 1,061 | 31.96% |
| Two or more races | 122 | 3.67% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,180 | 2.56 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 488 | 1.11 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 380 | 3.49 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Female | 261 | 3.9 | 31 | 69 |
| Male | 51 | 2.61 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 8.61% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 9.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 138 | 6.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 1.68% |
| High School Graduate | 980 | 45.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 543 | 25.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,375 | 1,205 | 52 |
| White | 701 | 647 | 111 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 48 | 11 |
| Other Race | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,712 | $93,587 | $41,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,917 | $0 | $33,241 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,188 | $27,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,074 | $32,957 | $37,986 |
| Some College | $62,171 | $45,357 | $67,924 |
$36,074
Average Earnings
$32,957
Average Male
$37,986
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.04% of Fordyce residents speak only English, while 1.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,055 | 295 | 14.36% |
| White | 885 | 72 | 8.14% |
| Multiple | 77 | 10 | 12.99% |
12.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.12%
Male Poverty Rate
16.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fordyce is Black, with 14.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fordyce is White, with 8.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.66% |
| Some College | 9.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.19% |
| Male Employed | 6.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,969 | $72,213 |
| Households | $43,056 | $52,947 |
| Married Families | $84,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,917 | $25,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
174
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 12.85% |
| Black | 68 | 4.19% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.13%
Born in Fordyce
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.49% of Fordyce residents were born in the United States, with 83.13% having been born in Arkansas. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,927 | -49 | -1.65% |
| 2028 | 2,976 | -50 | -1.65% |
| 2027 | 3,026 | -50 | -1.63% |
| 2026 | 3,076 | -49 | -1.57% |
| 2025 | 3,125 | -50 | -1.57% |
| 2024 | 3,175 | -50 | -1.55% |
| 2023 | 3,225 | -11 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 3,236 | -64 | -1.94% |
| 2021 | 3,300 | -74 | -2.19% |
| 2020 | 3,374 | -296 | -8.07% |
| 2019 | 3,670 | -82 | -2.19% |
| 2018 | 3,752 | -106 | -2.75% |
| 2017 | 3,858 | -50 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 3,908 | -74 | -1.86% |
| 2015 | 3,982 | -88 | -2.16% |
| 2014 | 4,070 | -107 | -2.56% |
| 2013 | 4,177 | -36 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 4,213 | -55 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 4,268 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 4,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,799 | 70 | 1.48% |
| 1990 | 4,729 | -446 | -8.62% |
| 1980 | 5,175 | 338 | 6.99% |
| 1970 | 4,837 | 947 | 24.34% |
| 1960 | 3,890 | 136 | 3.62% |
| 1950 | 3,754 | 325 | 9.48% |
| 1940 | 3,429 | 223 | 6.96% |
| 1930 | 3,206 | 210 | 7.01% |
| 1920 | 2,996 | 202 | 7.23% |
| 1910 | 2,794 | -133 | -4.54% |