Arkansas Counties by Population (2025)
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Top 5 Most Populous Counties
75 Counties
| County | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 401,253 | 758 | 529 | 0.5% |
| Benton County | 327,395 | 848 | 386 | 14.23% |
| Washington County | 271,283 | 941 | 288 | 9.93% |
| Faulkner County | 134,723 | 647 | 208 | 8.81% |
| Saline County | 133,892 | 724 | 185 | 8.13% |
| Sebastian County | 129,076 | 531 | 243 | 0.99% |
| Craighead County | 116,253 | 707 | 164 | 4.15% |
| Garland County | 99,388 | 678 | 147 | -0.87% |
| White County | 80,124 | 1,034 | 77 | 4.25% |
| Lonoke County | 77,434 | 771 | 100 | 4.56% |
| Pope County | 65,673 | 811 | 81 | 3.57% |
| Crawford County | 63,591 | 595 | 107 | 5.73% |
| Jefferson County | 62,393 | 872 | 72 | -6.64% |
| Greene County | 47,413 | 577 | 82 | 3.38% |
| Crittenden County | 47,315 | 613 | 77 | -1.58% |
| Baxter County | 43,655 | 554 | 79 | 4.72% |
| Miller County | 42,029 | 624 | 67 | -1.31% |
| Boone County | 39,030 | 590 | 66 | 4.41% |
| Independence County | 38,452 | 764 | 50 | 1.35% |
| Mississippi County | 38,263 | 902 | 42 | -5.61% |
| Union County | 36,565 | 1,039 | 35 | -6.08% |
| Hot Spring County | 33,476 | 615 | 54 | 1.21% |
| Carroll County | 29,008 | 630 | 46 | 2.72% |
| Johnson County | 26,447 | 661 | 40 | 2.81% |
| Cleburne County | 25,829 | 554 | 47 | 4.55% |
| Poinsett County | 22,285 | 758 | 29 | -2.91% |
| Columbia County | 21,878 | 766 | 29 | -3.81% |
| Logan County | 21,684 | 709 | 31 | 2.77% |
| St. Francis County | 21,499 | 635 | 34 | -6.61% |
| Ouachita County | 21,391 | 733 | 29 | -5.41% |
| Clark County | 21,270 | 866 | 25 | -0.54% |
| Conway County | 21,189 | 552 | 38 | 2.21% |
| Yell County | 19,950 | 930 | 21 | -1.3% |
| Polk County | 19,640 | 857 | 23 | 2.41% |
| Hempstead County | 19,067 | 727 | 26 | -4.61% |
| Randolph County | 19,017 | 652 | 29 | 2.27% |
| Grant County | 18,891 | 632 | 30 | 4.85% |
| Madison County | 18,399 | 834 | 22 | 11.21% |
| Sharp County | 18,232 | 605 | 30 | 5.3% |
| Ashley County | 18,090 | 925 | 20 | -4.57% |
| Marion County | 17,964 | 597 | 30 | 6.47% |
| Franklin County | 17,864 | 609 | 29 | 4.23% |
| Jackson County | 17,044 | 634 | 27 | 1.69% |
| Drew County | 17,011 | 829 | 21 | -1.74% |
| Lawrence County | 16,566 | 588 | 28 | 2.15% |
| Van Buren County | 16,220 | 710 | 23 | 2.66% |
| Cross County | 16,080 | 616 | 26 | -4.26% |
| Arkansas County | 15,925 | 992 | 16 | -6.91% |
| Sevier County | 15,420 | 564 | 27 | -2.27% |
| Izard County | 14,449 | 580 | 25 | 6.23% |
| Phillips County | 14,183 | 690 | 21 | -13.73% |
| Clay County | 14,061 | 639 | 22 | -3.22% |
| Lincoln County | 12,874 | 559 | 23 | -0.12% |
| Stone County | 12,843 | 606 | 21 | 4% |
| Fulton County | 12,553 | 618 | 20 | 4.14% |
| Howard County | 12,355 | 587 | 21 | -3.15% |
| Little River County | 11,685 | 531 | 22 | -2.41% |
| Perry County | 10,406 | 551 | 19 | 4.09% |
| Pike County | 10,306 | 600 | 17 | 1.42% |
| Bradley County | 9,976 | 649 | 15 | -4.95% |
| Scott County | 9,961 | 893 | 11 | 1.29% |
| Desha County | 9,921 | 741 | 13 | -12.39% |
| Chicot County | 8,946 | 637 | 14 | -11.91% |
| Montgomery County | 8,774 | 780 | 11 | 3.41% |
| Nevada County | 8,002 | 618 | 13 | -3.4% |
| Prairie County | 7,954 | 648 | 12 | -3.58% |
| Lee County | 7,869 | 600 | 13 | -7.71% |
| Searcy County | 7,606 | 666 | 11 | -2.98% |
| Cleveland County | 7,200 | 598 | 12 | -4.66% |
| Newton County | 7,011 | 821 | 9 | -2.57% |
| Monroe County | 6,400 | 607 | 11 | -5.55% |
| Dallas County | 6,163 | 667 | 9 | -4.36% |
| Lafayette County | 6,027 | 529 | 11 | -4.23% |
| Woodruff County | 5,778 | 586 | 10 | -7.17% |
| Calhoun County | 4,549 | 629 | 7 | -3.95% |
Overview of Arkansas Counties
There are 75 counties in Arkansas.
Pulaski County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 401,253. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.00% since the previous census.
A number of other Arkansas counties also boast relatively large populations for their state, though not able to match the density of Pulaski County:
- Benton County : 327,395
- Washington County : 271,283
Arkansas Counties with the Fewest Residents
The smallest county in Arkansas is Calhoun County, with a population of just 4,549. This total represents a decrease of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.
Other small counties include:
- Woodruff County : 5,778
- Lafayette County : 6,027
- Dallas County : 6,163
Arkansas Counties with Rapid Growth
Benton County, with its sizeable population of 327,395, has shown the largest population growth, with an increase of 0.1% since the last census.
On the other hand, Phillips County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 14,183 current residents totalling 0.1% less than the previous census.
Sources
- US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
- Census QuickFacts
- Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)