Craighead County, Arkansas
Craighead County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Craighead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 96,443 and a population density of 52 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 112,245 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lake City, Jonesboro. The county was created 167 years ago in 1859.
County Snapshot
Craighead County at a glance
Craighead County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
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Arkansas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
JonesboroPopulation 79,859
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Craighead County
| Population | 112,245 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Craig County, Craig County |
| Area | 1847 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8308,-90.6329 |
| Named for | Thomas Craighead |
| Altitude | 249 feet / 76 meters |
| Capital | Lake City, Jonesboro |
| Establishment | February 19, 1859 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:24:54 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 61 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Craighead County is located at 35°49'51"N 90°37'58"W (35.8307900, -90.6328500). It has 3 neighbors: Greene County, Poinsett County and Dunklin County.
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The largest city of Craighead County is Jonesboro with a population of 79,859. Other cities include, Brookland population 3,863, Lake City population 2,650, Bono population 2,595 and Bay population 1,816. See all Craighead County cities & populated places.
Craighead County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craighead County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| Brookland | 3,863 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Lake City | 2,650 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bono | 2,595 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Bay | 1,816 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Monette | 1,629 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Caraway | 1,288 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Cash | 359 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Lake View | 349 | City of Arkansas, USA |
| Black Oak | 259 | Town in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Fisher | 212 | Human settlement in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Egypt | 111 | Town in Arkansas |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Craighead County
Official Website- Jonesboro
Demographics
The population of Craighead County increased by 14.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96,443 | - | census |
| 2011 | 98,405 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 99,993 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 101,653 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 102,661 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 104,457 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 105,932 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 107,188 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 108,816 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 110,332 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 112,245 | 1.7% | estimation process |
People born in Craighead County (1)
American baseball player Hank Wyse was born in Craighead County
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 |
| 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. |
| City of Jonesboro | 70,187 | County seat city in Craighead County, Arkansas, USA |