Moving to Arbyrd, Missouri

The current estimated population of Arbyrd, Missouri, is 501, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and agricultural base.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1919
  • County Affiliated: Dunklin County
  • Land Area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,252 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 573
  • Zip Codes: 63821

Geography and Location

Arbyrd, Missouri, is located in the southeastern part of the state, within Dunklin County, and is part of the Missouri Bootheel region, known for its rich farmland. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters, typical of the southeastern U.S. The surrounding geography is largely flat and consists of agricultural fields, with cotton, soybeans, and corn being the primary crops grown in the region. Arbyrd is located near the Arkansas border, providing easy access to neighboring towns and states. The town’s small size and rural atmosphere make it a quiet farming community, with agriculture being the backbone of the local economy. Arbyrd’s connection to the Bootheel’s agricultural heritage plays a significant role in the town’s culture and daily life.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.8 years
Median household income: $25,437
Median house value: $29,700

Population by Race

Races in Arbyrd:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Ancestries: United States (21.8%), Irish (16.5%), English (5.7%), German (5.7%), Dutch (4.5%).

Elevation: 247 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arbyrd

  • High school or higher: 58.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arbyrd city

  • Never married: 13.9%
  • Now married: 56.5%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -75 (-12.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arbyrd:

  • TWIN RIVERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; KENNETT, MO)
  • ARKANSAS METHODIST HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; PARAGOULD, AR)
  • PIGGOTT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; PIGGOTT, AR)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arbyrd:

Other public-use airports nearest to Arbyrd:

  • HORNERSVILLE MEMORIAL (about 7 miles; HORNERSVILLE, MO; Abbreviation: 37M)
  • MANILA MUNI (about 14 miles; MANILA, AR; Abbreviation: MXA)
  • RECTOR (about 15 miles; RECTOR, AR; Abbreviation: 7M8)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arbyrd:

  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 34 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,696)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 62 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 62 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 62 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 65 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 100 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 102 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,842)