Conway County, Arkansas
Conway County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Conway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,273 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,037 inhabitants. Its county seat is Morrilton. The county was created 200 years ago in 1825.
County Snapshot
Conway County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
5
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MorriltonPopulation 6,679
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Quick Facts about Conway County
| Population | 21,037 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Conway |
| Area | 1468 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2622,-92.7013 |
| Named for | Henry Wharton Conway |
| Altitude | 394 feet / 120 meters |
| Capital | Morrilton |
| Establishment | October 20, 1825 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:05:02 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Conway County is located at 35°15'44"N 92°42'5"W (35.2622100, -92.7013200). It has 2 neighbors: Perry County and Van Buren County.
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The largest city of Conway County is Morrilton with a population of 6,679. Other cities include, Austin population 4,504, Plumerville population 776, Oppelo population 747 and Menifee population 321. See all Conway County cities & populated places.
Conway County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Conway County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morrilton | 6,679 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Austin | 4,504 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Plumerville | 776 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Oppelo | 747 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Menifee | 321 | Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of pre...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Conway County
Official Website- Morrilton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Conway County decreased by 1.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,273 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,128 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,141 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,088 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,995 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,936 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,874 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,810 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,825 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,846 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,037 | 0.91% | estimation process |
People born in Conway County (2)
People born in Conway County, including songwriter from the United States Wayland Holyfield, Louisiana politician Carl B. Close, .
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. |