Ouachita County, Arkansas
Ouachita County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Ouachita County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,120 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,167 inhabitants. Its county seat is Camden. The county was created 183 years ago in 1842.
County Snapshot
Ouachita County at a glance
Ouachita 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
CamdenPopulation 10,638
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Ouachita County
| Population | 23,167 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Ouachita Parish |
| Area | 1916 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.5934,-92.8819 |
| Altitude | 164 feet / 50 meters |
| Capital | Camden |
| Establishment | November 29, 1842 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:58:14 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ouachita County is located at 33°35'36"N 92°52'55"W (33.5933600, -92.8819300). It has 6 neighbors: Calhoun County, Clark County, Columbia County, Dallas County, Nevada County and Union County.
Ouachita County map
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The largest city of Ouachita County is Camden with a population of 10,638. Other cities include, Newport population 7,389, Bearden population 850, East Camden population 809 and Stephens population 779. See all Ouachita County cities & populated places.
Ouachita County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouachita County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 10,638 | County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| Newport | 7,389 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bearden | 850 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| East Camden | 809 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| Stephens | 779 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA |
| Chidester | 256 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Louann | 152 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ouachita County decreased by 12.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,120 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,737 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,398 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,948 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,761 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,316 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,013 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,817 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,620 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,382 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,167 | -0.93% | estimation process |
People born in Ouachita County (2)
People born in Ouachita County, including recording artist; R&B singer Little Willie John, actress, director, producer, writer and editor Beth Brickell, .
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. |