Fordyce
City in Dallas County, Arkansas
Fordyce is a city in Dallas County, Arkansas, with 3,396 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 285 ft (87 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thornton, 5.0 miles SW.
- 3,396residents (2020 Census)
- 285 ftelevation · 87 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.4 km²
- 505 / sq mipopulation density
- 71742ZIP code
About Fordyce
Fordyce is a city in southeast Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. Its population has been decreasing since the 1980s when the town reached an all-time high of 5,175. The population in 2020 was 3,396, down from 4,300 at the 2010 census, and from 4,799 in 2000.
The city is the county seat, home to the 1911 Dallas County Courthouse.
Within Fordyce, there are 19 sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Fordyce Home Accident Insurance Company. The town was named for Samuel W. Fordyce.
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Living in Fordyce
- Median household income
- $38,079
- Median home value
- $92,600
- Median rent
- $639/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Fordyce had 3,396 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,396 |
|---|---|
| Density | 505 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fordyce at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,396 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.73 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8182° N, 92.4170° W |
| ZIP code | 71742 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0524220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fordyce
- Thornton5.0 mi SW
- Ivan5.9 mi N
- Kingsland7.4 mi E
- New Edinburg11.0 mi E
- Bearden13.2 mi SW
- Tinsman13.6 mi S
- Rison16.1 mi NE
- Princeton16.2 mi NW
- Staves16.8 mi NE
- Banks18.8 mi SE
- Carthage19.3 mi NW
- Hampton19.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fordyce
What county is Fordyce in?
Fordyce is in Dallas County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Fordyce, AR?
3,396 people lived in Fordyce at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fordyce, AR?
The ZIP code of Fordyce is 71742.
What is the elevation of Fordyce?
285 feet (87 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fordyce?
Thornton (5.0 mi), Ivan (5.9 mi), Kingsland (7.4 mi), New Edinburg (11.0 mi), Bearden (13.2 mi).
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