Saint Francis County, Arkansas
Saint Francis County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Saint Francis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,258 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,682 inhabitants. Its county seat is Forrest City. The county was created 198 years ago in 1827.
County Snapshot
Saint Francis County at a glance
Saint Francis County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Arkansas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Forrest CityPopulation 13,820
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Quick Facts about Saint Francis County
| Population | 24,682 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | St. Francis |
| Area | 1664 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0220,-90.7478 |
| Altitude | 354 feet / 108 meters |
| Capital | Forrest City |
| Establishment | October 13, 1827 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:26:15 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Saint Francis County is located at 35°1'19"N 90°44'52"W (35.0220000, -90.7477800). It has 3 neighbors: Cross County, Lee County and Monroe County.
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The largest city of Saint Francis County is Forrest City with a population of 13,820. Other cities include, Hughes population 1,200, Madison population 678, Caldwell population 458 and Colt population 331. See all Saint Francis County cities & populated places.
Saint Francis County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Francis County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest City | 13,820 | City in St. |
| Hughes | 1,200 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Madison | 678 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Caldwell | 458 | City in St. |
| Colt | 331 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Wheatley | 296 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Widener | 243 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Saint Francis County decreased by 14.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,258 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,994 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,992 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,508 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,088 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,651 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,347 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,997 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,509 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,994 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,682 | -1.26% | estimation process |
People born in Saint Francis County (1)
American boxer Sonny Liston was born in Saint Francis 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 |
| 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. |