Cleveland County, Arkansas
Cleveland County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Cleveland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,689 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,957 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rison. The county was created 153 years ago in 1873.
County Snapshot
Cleveland County at a glance
Cleveland County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Arkansas counties
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RisonPopulation 1,213
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Quick Facts about Cleveland County
| Population | 7,957 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Cleveland County, Cleveland County |
| Area | 1551 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.8984,-92.1851 |
| Named for | Grover Cleveland, Stephen Wallace Dorsey |
| Capital | Rison |
| Establishment | April 17, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:31:17 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Cleveland County is located at 33°53'54"N 92°11'7"W (33.8983600, -92.1851400). It has 7 neighbors: Bradley County, Calhoun County, Dallas County, Drew County, Grant County, Jefferson County and Lincoln County.
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The largest city of Cleveland County is Rison with a population of 1,213. Other cities include, Kingsland population 404 and Friendship population 191. See all Cleveland County cities & populated places.
Cleveland County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cleveland County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rison | 1,213 | City in Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States |
| Kingsland | 404 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Friendship | 191 | Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gust...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cleveland County
Official Website- Rison
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cleveland County decreased by 9.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,689 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,674 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,609 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,515 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,399 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,284 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,245 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,162 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,995 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,956 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,957 | 0.01% | estimation process |
People born in Cleveland County (3)
People born in Cleveland County, including politician Harvey Parnell, criminal Youell Swinney, farmer Ray Cash, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (2)
- Cleveland County, Oklahoma county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 287,066 people.
- Cleveland County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 99,035 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. |