Horseshoe Bend is a city located in Izard County Arkansas. Horseshoe Bend has a 2024 population of 2,578. Horseshoe Bend is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 5.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,436 in 2020.
The average household income in Horseshoe Bend is $55,320 with a poverty rate of 24.86%. The median age in Horseshoe Bend is 53.1 years: 50.5 years for males, and 56 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Horseshoe Bend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,120 | 87.49% |
| Two or more races | 248 | 10.24% |
| Other race | 29 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 905 | 2.64 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Married | 486 | 3.44 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 334 | 1.3 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Female | 55 | 4.13 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 30 | 1.83 | 0 | 100 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 5.67% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 13.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 8.29% |
| High School Graduate | 644 | 34.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.12% |
| Some College | 543 | 29.05% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,697 | 1,578 | 333 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 111 | 81 |
| Other Race | 23 | 22 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 72.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,118 | $18,750 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,472 | $27,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,436 | $27,101 | $21,985 |
| Some College | $30,461 | $0 | $0 |
$26,436
Average Earnings
$27,101
Average Male
$21,985
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.65% of Horseshoe Bend residents speak only English, while 1.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,044 | 370 | 18.1% |
| Multiple | 248 | 204 | 82.26% |
| Native | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Other | 29 | 7 | 24.14% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 7 | 11.29% |
24.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.74%
Male Poverty Rate
28.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Horseshoe Bend is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Horseshoe Bend is Hispanic, with 11.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 24.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.36% |
| High School | 20.32% |
| Some College | 19.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 29.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.05% |
| Female Employed | 14.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,563 | $67,622 |
| Households | $38,750 | $55,320 |
| Married Families | $54,545 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,600 | $34,288 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
308
Number of Veterans
291
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 15.14% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 15.87% |
| Black | 8 | 61.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.7%
Labor Force Participation
29.1%
Employment Rate
16.3%
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
34.42%
Born in Horseshoe Bend
99.71%
Native Born
0.29%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
99.71% of Horseshoe Bend residents were born in the United States, with 34.42% having been born in Arkansas. 0.25% 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 | 2,756 | 35 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 2,721 | 36 | 1.34% |
| 2027 | 2,685 | 36 | 1.36% |
| 2026 | 2,649 | 35 | 1.34% |
| 2025 | 2,614 | 36 | 1.4% |
| 2024 | 2,578 | 35 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 2,543 | 23 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 2,520 | 28 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 2,492 | 56 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 2,436 | 336 | 16% |
| 2019 | 2,100 | 8 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 2,092 | -21 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 2,113 | 29 | 1.39% |
| 2016 | 2,084 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,090 | -20 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 2,110 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,120 | -23 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 2,143 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 2,153 | -27 | -1.24% |
| 2010 | 2,180 | 0 | 0% |