Clark County, Arkansas

Clark County: county in Arkansas, United States

About

Clark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,995 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,103 inhabitants. Its county seat is Arkadelphia. The county was created 207 years ago in 1818.

Clark County locator map
Location of Clark County on Arkansas map.

County Snapshot

Clark County at a glance

Clark County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

8

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Quick Facts about Clark County

Population 22,103 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Arkansas (United States)
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Area 2286 km2
Water as percent of area 1.9%
Land as percent of area 98.1%
Latitude & Longitude 34.0510,-93.1764
Named for William Clark
Capital Arkadelphia
Establishment December 15, 1818
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 05:25:19 (17th April 2026)
Density 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.04% (2010-2020)
Clark County Courthouse 'Arkansas' 001 image
Clark County Courthouse 'Arkansas' 001 image

Geography

Clark County is located at 34°3'3"N 93°10'35"W (34.0509600, -93.1763700). It has 6 neighbors: Dallas County, Hot Spring County, Montgomery County, Nevada County, Ouachita County and Pike County.

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The largest city of Clark County is Arkadelphia with a population of 10,628. Other cities include, Gurdon population 2,066, Knoxville population 754, Amity population 674 and Caddo Valley population 635. See all Clark County cities & populated places.

Clark County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clark County.

City Name Population Title
Arkadelphia 10,628 City in Arkansas
Gurdon 2,066 City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Knoxville 754 City in Arkansas, USA
Amity 674 City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Caddo Valley 635 Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Okolona 135 Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Gum Springs 110 Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
Whelen Springs 85 Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

Official website of Clark County

Official Website
  • Arkadelphia

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Clark County decreased by 4.04% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 22,995 - census
2011 22,928 -0.29% estimation process
2012 22,755 -0.76% estimation process
2013 22,582 -0.77% estimation process
2014 22,557 -0.11% estimation process
2015 22,513 -0.2% estimation process
2016 22,602 0.39% estimation process
2017 22,184 -1.88% estimation process
2018 22,313 0.58% estimation process
2019 22,320 0.03% estimation process
2020 22,103 -0.98% estimation process
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People born in Clark County (2)

People born in Clark County, including politician James Browning, Oklahoma schoolteacher and African-clubwoman Maude Brockway, .

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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.