Nevada County, Arkansas
Nevada County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Nevada County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,997 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,099 inhabitants. Its county seat is Prescott. The county was created 155 years ago in 1871.
County Snapshot
Nevada County at a glance
Nevada 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
PrescottPopulation 2,927
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Nevada County
| Population | 8,099 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Nevada County |
| Area | 1608 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6640,-93.3071 |
| Capital | Prescott |
| Establishment | March 20, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:20:49 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Nevada County is located at 33°39'50"N 93°18'26"W (33.6639700, -93.3071400). It has 6 neighbors: Clark County, Columbia County, Hempstead County, Lafayette County, Ouachita County and Pike County.
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The largest city of Nevada County is Prescott with a population of 2,927. Other cities include, Emmet population 427, Rosston population 235, Willisville population 139 and Bodcaw population 126. See all Nevada County cities & populated places.
Nevada County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nevada County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 2,927 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Emmet | 427 | City spanning Hempstead and Nevada counties in the U. |
| Rosston | 235 | Town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States |
| Willisville | 139 | Human settlement in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Bodcaw | 126 | Town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States |
| Bluff City | 114 | Human settlement in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Cale | 68 | Town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipit...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nevada County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Nevada County decreased by 11.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,997 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,008 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,909 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,772 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,645 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,508 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,378 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,309 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,308 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,252 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,099 | -1.89% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Nevada County, California county in California, United States with a population of 99,606 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. |