Phillips County, Arkansas
Phillips County: County in Montana, United States
About
Phillips County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,757 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,299 inhabitants. Its county seat is Malta. The county was created 109 years ago in 1914.
Quick Facts about Phillips County
| Population : | 17,299 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Phillips County, Phillips County, Phillips County |
| Area : | 13499 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
| Named for : | Benjamin D. Phillips |
| Altitude : | 167 feet / 51 meters |
| Capital : | Malta |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1915 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:03:01 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -25.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Phillips County is located at 34°25'42"N 90°50'53"W (34.4282900, -90.8480200). It has 4 neighbors: Blaine County, Fergus County, Garfield County and Petroleum County.
Phillips County map
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The largest city of Phillips County is Helena-West Helena with a population of 10,032. Other cities include, West Helena population 7,679, Marvell population 884, Elaine population 481 and Lexa population 230. See all Phillips County cities & populated places.
Phillips County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Phillips County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Helena-West Helena | 10,032 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| West Helena | 7,679 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Marvell | 884 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States |
| Elaine | 481 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Lexa | 230 | City in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Phillips County
Phillips County has 4 neighbours.
- Blaine County county in northern Montana, United States
- Fergus County county in Montana, United States
- Garfield County county in Montana, United States
- Petroleum County county in Montana, United States
- Malta
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Phillips County decreased by 25.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,757 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,406 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,736 | -3.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,437 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,952 | -2.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,546 | -2.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,050 | -2.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,599 | -2.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,054 | -3.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,782 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,299 | -2.79% | estimation process |
People born in Phillips County (1)
American writer Judy Blunt was born in Phillips County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Phillips County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 5,181 people.
- Phillips County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 4,367 people.
- Phillips County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 3,919 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. |
