Blytheville, Arkansas
Blytheville: city in Arkansas, USA
About
Blytheville is a city located in the county of Mississippi in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,620. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,216 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Blytheville
| Population | 13,216 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Mississippi County |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.29% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.71% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9273,-89.9190 |
| Altitude | 256 feet / 78 meters |
| Capital city | Blytheville is capital of Mississippi County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1879 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:26:09 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 72315 |
| Population growth | -18.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Blytheville is located at 35°55'38"N 89°55'8"W (35.9273000, -89.9189800).
Blytheville map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Blytheville
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Blytheville decreased by 18.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,620 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,454 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,281 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,015 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,821 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,607 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,302 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,017 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,692 | -2.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,455 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,216 | -1.81% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Blytheville
1Blytheville City Adm
124 W Walnut St, Blytheville, AR 72315 View details
Phone: +18707633602
People born in Blytheville (31)
People born in Blytheville, including politician Kathy Webb, Short-track speed skater Kimberly Derrick, saxophonist Junior Walker, .
More notable people
- Dee Clark (American musician) he was born in 07/11/1938
- Ed Burton (American basketball player) he was born in 13/08/1939
- Jeff Taylor (American basketball player) he was born in 01/01/1960
- Cecil A. Partee (American politician) he was born in 10/04/1921
- Edgar H. Lloyd (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 28/02/1922
- Eric Hill (American football player) he was born in 14/11/1966
- Fred Akers (American football player and coach) he was born in 17/03/1938
- Jermey Parnell (Player of American football) he was born in 20/07/1986
- Lawrence Babits (American archaeologist) he was born in 22/06/1943
- M. C. Burton, Jr. (American basketball player) he was born in 03/09/1937
- Michael Utley (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Trent Tomlinson (American singer-songwriter) he was born in 03/07/1975
- Nannerl O. Keohane (American academic) she was born in 18/09/1940
- Mark Biviano (American real estate businessman and politician) he was born in 01/01/1960
- Monte Hodges (American politician) he was born in 01/11/1971
- Ruth Whitaker (American politician) she was born in 13/12/1936
- Michael John Gray (American politician from Arkansas, Chair of the Arkansas Democratic Party) he was born in 30/06/1976
- Bill Stovall he was born in 21/02/1960
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Blytheville, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107327 | Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville (AR) | 72316-1109 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Blytheville, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Blytheville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blythevill Post Office | Blytheville (AR) | 72315 |
Other cities in Mississippi County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mississippi County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Osceola | 6,576 | City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States |
| Manila | 3,339 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Gosnell | 3,066 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Leachville | 1,843 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Luxora | 1,007 | City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Wilson | 803 | Human settlement in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Keiser | 663 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Joiner | 495 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Dyess | 358 | Township in Mississippi County, Arkansas |
| Etowah | 312 | Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas |
| Dell | 184 | Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States |
| Burdette | 165 | Township in Mississippi County, Arkansas |
| Bassett | 156 | Human settlement in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Marie | 70 | Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States |
| Birdsong | 41 | U. |
Distance to Other Cities
Blytheville distances to largest Arkansas cities