Cross County GIS Maps
Cross County, Arkansas, has 16,833 residents and covers 616.4 square miles. The population declined 5.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cross County is 05037.
Wynne is the county's largest population center. Cross County also includes 5 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 24 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Cross County Trends
- Population
- 16,833▾
- Median Home Value
- $104,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,483▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Cross County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cross County Population
Cross County had 16,833 residents in 2020. That was 5.8% lower than in 2010. Cross County had 2,693 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 27 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wynne, Cherry Valley and Parkin.
Population Trend in Cross County AR
Cross County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cross County Zip Codes
Cross County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wynne (72396), Cherry Valley (72324) and Parkin (72373). Wynne is the largest zip by population, with about 12,898 residents or 77% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 95% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cross County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72396 | Wynne | 12,898 | ▾ -6.1% |
| 72324 | Cherry Valley | 2,097 | ▴ 6% |
| 72373 | Parkin | 974 | ▾ -26.7% |
| 72347 | Hickory Ridge | 592 | ▾ -16.7% |
| 72387 | Vanndale | 21 | ▾ -48.8% |
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Cross County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cross County Demographics
Cross County has a median age of 40.6, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 24.3% of residents are under 18, while 18.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cross County AR
Median Age
40.6
Under 18
24.3%
Age 65+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
14.8%
Cross County School Districts
Cross County is served by 3 public school districts with 3,483 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Wynne Public Schools, Cross County and Earle. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cross County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynne Public Schools | 2,382 | 68.4% | ▾ -1% |
| Cross County School District | 730 | 21% | ▴ 5% |
| Earle School District | 371 | 10.7% | ▾ -3.9% |
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Cross County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cross County Housing & Real Estate
Cross County has a median home value of $104,000 and a median gross rent of $797. About 66% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $222,225 and homes spent about 80 days on the market.
Cross County Housing Mix
Cross County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cross County Housing Trends
Cross County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cross County, AR
Cross County has 769 business listings across 256 categories. The largest categories in Cross County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (46, 6.0%), Gas Stations (21, 2.7%), and Baptist Church (17, 2.2%). The full Cross County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cross County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cross County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 46 | 6.0% |
| Gas Stations | 21 | 2.7% |
| Baptist Church | 17 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 14 | 1.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 13 | 1.7% |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 | 1.4% |
| Medical Offices | 11 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 11 | 1.4% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 10 | 1.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 1.3% |
Cross County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Cliffridge Apartments | Accommodation | Wynne |
| Miller & Sullivan Accounting Group | Accountant | Wynne |
| Matt Hylle Crawfish Farm | Active Life | Parkin |
| Greenway Equipment | Agricultural Service | Wynne |
| Jimmy Sanders Inc | Agriculture | Wynne |
| Delta Regional Airport Authority | Airline | Wynne |
| Stallings Aircraft Propeller LLC | Airlines | Wynne |
| Wynne Municipal Airport | Airport | Wynne |
| Rescue Life Net | Ambulance And Ems Services | Wynne |
| Talk Of The Town Royal Feast Restaurant | American Restaurants | Wynne |
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Cross County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cross County Basemaps
Cross County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Cross County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Cross County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Cross County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.