Crittenden County, Arkansas
Crittenden County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Crittenden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,902 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 47,616 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marion. The county was created 199 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Crittenden County
| Population : | 47,616 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Crittenden County |
| Area : | 1649 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.8% |
| Named for : | Robert Crittenden |
| Altitude : | 207 feet / 63 meters |
| Capital : | Marion |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1825 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:23:21 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Crittenden County is located at 35°12'29"N 90°18'32"W (35.2079400, -90.3088600). It has 9 neighbors: Cross County, Lee County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County, Saint Francis County, DeSoto County, Tunica County, Shelby County and Tipton County.
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The largest city of Crittenden County is West Memphis with a population of 24,158. Other cities include, Marion population 12,290, Earle population 2,164, Turrell population 549 and Crawfordsville population 453. See all Crittenden County cities & populated places.
Crittenden County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crittenden County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Memphis | 24,158 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| Marion | 12,290 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Earle | 2,164 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Turrell | 549 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Crawfordsville | 453 | Human settlement in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Edmondson | 378 | Town in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Clarkedale | 361 | City in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States |
| Horseshoe Lake | 270 | Town in Crittenden County, Arkansas |
| Gilmore | 244 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Sunset | 199 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Anthonyville | 148 | Town in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States |
| Jennette | 117 | Human settlement in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Jericho | 99 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
Crittenden County has 9 neighbours.
- Cross County county in Arkansas, United States
- Lee County county in Arkansas, United States
- Mississippi County county in Arkansas, United States
- Poinsett County county in Arkansas, United States
- Saint Francis County county in Arkansas, United States
- De Soto County county in Mississippi, United States
- Tunica County county in Mississippi, United States
- Shelby County county in Tennessee, United States
- Tipton County county in Tennessee, United States
- Marion
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Crittenden County decreased by 6.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 50,902 | - | census |
| 2011 | 50,517 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,077 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,739 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,536 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,019 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,306 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 48,716 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 48,363 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,955 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,616 | -0.71% | estimation process |
People born in Crittenden County (2)
People born in Crittenden County, including politician Stephen F. Hale, actor, author Chief Tahachee, .
List
Other places with the same name (2)
- Crittenden County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 8,847 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. |
