Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hempstead County: county in Arkansas, United States.
About
Hempstead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,609 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,253 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hope. The county was created 207 years ago in 1818.
County Snapshot
Hempstead County at a glance
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HopePopulation 9,438
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Quick Facts about Hempstead County
| Population | 21,253 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Area | 1920 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.7353,-93.6684 |
| Named for | Edward Hempstead |
| Altitude | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Capital | Hope |
| Establishment | December 15, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:36:12 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hempstead County is located at 33°44'7"N 93°40'6"W (33.7353000, -93.6684400). It has 6 neighbors: Howard County, Lafayette County, Little River County, Nevada County, Pike County and Sevier County.
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The largest city of Hempstead County is Hope with a population of 9,438. . See all Hempstead County cities & populated places.
Hempstead County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hempstead County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hope | 9,438 | City in Arkansas, United States |
Official website of Hempstead County
Official Website- Hope
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hempstead County decreased by 6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,609 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,488 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,344 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,420 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,326 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,085 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,032 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,876 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,685 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,685 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,532 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,253 | -1.3% | estimation process |
People born in Hempstead County (3)
People born in Hempstead County, including Arkansas politician Oren Harris, academic Henry Clay Yerger, birth/death: 1829-1909 LCAuth[n2002064982] VIAF[4293207] Smith Ragsdale, .
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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. |