Saline County, county in Arkansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 123,968 inhabitants. The county was created 189 years ago in 1835. Its county seat is Benton.
There are 7 city/town in Saline County, AR. The largest city of Saline County is Benton with a population of 37,214. Other cities include, Bryant population 21,375, East End population 6,998, Haskell population 4,639, Shannon Hills population 4,087
Bryant, City in Arkansas, USA
East End, Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas
Nestled amid the rolling Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas, Saline County strikes a balance between natural beauty and economic opportunity. Though the bustling city of Benton serves as the county seat, Saline County is also home to several smaller historic towns, each with its own unique identity.
In the northern reaches of the county is Haskell, established as a railroad stop and now home to the historic Melba Theater. The eastern part of the county holds Bauxite, once a mining hub that fueled early aluminum production. To the south lies Benton, which hosts the annual Saline County Fair showcasing local culture and agriculture. And along the western border sits Paron, gateway to hiking and camping adventures in the Ouachita National Forest.
Beyond busy Benton, Saline County's small towns encapsulate the county's heritage from the heyday of railroads to natural resource extraction that fueled industry. Echoes of bygone eras live on in historic buildings repurposed for new generations. And the natural splendor that once drew Native Americans, explorers, and settlers to the region continues to shape Saline County's character today as an outdoor lover's paradise. From mountains to museums, its cities and towns reveal the essence of central Arkansas' past and present.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bauxite | Township in Saline County, Arkansas | 555 |
Benton | City in Arkansas, USA | 37,214 |
Bryant | City in Arkansas, USA | 21,375 |
East End | Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas | 6,998 |
Haskell | City in Arkansas, USA | 4,639 |
Shannon Hills | City in Arkansas, USA | 4,087 |
Traskwood | Township in Saline County, Arkansas | 549 |