Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hempstead County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Hempstead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,609 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,253 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hope. The county was created 206 years ago in 1818.
![Hempstead County locator map](https://cdn.mapsof.net/images/411/4114303/hempstead-county-locator-map-image_146512.png)
Quick Facts about Hempstead County
Population : | 21,253 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Arkansas (United States) |
Area : | 1920 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.2% |
Named for : | Edward Hempstead |
Altitude : | 341 feet / 104 meters |
Capital : | Hope |
Establishment : | December 12, 1818 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 2/12/2025 - 7:38:39 AM |
Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -6.38% (2010-2020) |
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![Hempstead County Courthouse 001 image](https://cdn.mapsof.net/images/411/4114303/hempstead-county-image_13050.jpg)
Geography
Hempstead County is located at 33°44'7"N 93°40'6"W (33.7353000, -93.6684400). It has 6 neighbors: Howard County, Lafayette County, Little River County, Nevada County, Pike County and Sevier County.
Hempstead County map
The largest city of Hempstead County is Hope with a population of 9,438. Other cities include, Evening Shade population 442, Blevins population 299, Perrytown population 257 and Fulton population 191. See all Hempstead County cities & populated places.
Hempstead County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hempstead County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hope | 9,438 | City in Arkansas, United States |
Evening Shade | 442 | Human settlement in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Blevins | 299 | City in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States |
Perrytown | 257 | City in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States |
Fulton | 191 | Human settlement in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Washington | 165 | City in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States |
McCaskill | 95 | City in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States |
Ozan | 79 | City in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States |
McNab | 63 | Human settlement in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Oakhaven | 58 | City in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States |
Patmos | 58 | Human settlement in Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Hempstead County
Hempstead County has 6 neighbours.
- Howard County county in Arkansas, United States
- Lafayette County county in Arkansas, United States
- Little River County county in Arkansas, United States
- Nevada County county in Arkansas, United States
- Pike County county in Arkansas, United States
- Sevier County county in Arkansas, United States
- Hope
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hempstead County decreased by 6.38% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 22,609 | - | census |
2011 | 22,488 | -0.54% | estimation process |
2012 | 22,344 | -0.64% | estimation process |
2013 | 22,420 | 0.34% | estimation process |
2014 | 22,326 | -0.42% | estimation process |
2015 | 22,085 | -1.09% | estimation process |
2016 | 22,032 | -0.24% | estimation process |
2017 | 21,876 | -0.71% | estimation process |
2018 | 21,685 | -0.88% | estimation process |
2018 | 21,685 | 0% | estimation process |
2019 | 21,532 | -0.71% | estimation process |
2020 | 21,253 | -1.31% | estimation process |
People born in Hempstead County (3)
People born in Hempstead County, including Arkansas politician Oren Harris, academic Henry Clay Yerger, birth/death: 1829-1909 LCAuth[n2002064982] VIAF[4293207] Smith Ragsdale, .
List
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. |