Ashley County, Arkansas
Ashley County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Ashley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,853 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,339 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hamburg. The county was created 177 years ago in 1848.
County Snapshot
Ashley County at a glance
Ashley County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
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Arkansas counties
75
Open related pagesLargest city
CrossettPopulation 4,701
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Ashley County
| Population | 19,339 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Area | 2432 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.1912,-91.7685 |
| Named for | Chester Ashley |
| Altitude | 171 feet / 52 meters |
| Capital | Hamburg |
| Establishment | November 30, 1848 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:24:23 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Ashley County is located at 33°11'28"N 91°46'6"W (33.1912200, -91.7684500). It has 6 neighbors: Bradley County, Chicot County, Drew County, Union County, Morehouse Parish and Union Parish.
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The largest city of Ashley County is Crossett with a population of 4,701. Other cities include, Hamburg population 2,545, Sulphur Springs population 531, Wilmot population 483 and Mount Pleasant population 415. See all Ashley County cities & populated places.
Ashley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ashley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crossett | 4,701 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| North Crossett | 3,119 | Census designated place |
| Hamburg | 2,545 | City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States |
| West Crossett | 1,256 | Census-designated place in Ashley County, Arkansas |
| Sulphur Springs | 531 | City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States |
| Wilmot | 483 | City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States |
| Mount Pleasant | 415 | Town in Izard County, Arkansas |
| Portland | 382 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Montrose | 298 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Parkdale | 250 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Fountain Hill | 157 | Human settlement in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West southwest w...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Ashley County
Official Website- Hamburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ashley County decreased by 13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,853 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,673 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,515 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,278 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,956 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,838 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,530 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,311 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,012 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,657 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,339 | -1.64% | estimation process |
People born in Ashley County (2)
People born in Ashley County, including Arkansas lawyer and politician William Frank Norrell, football player Jessie Clark, .
More notable people
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |