White County, county in Arkansas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 78,729 inhabitants. The county was created 189 years ago in 1835. Its county seat is Searcy.
There are 16 city/town in White County, AR. The largest city of White County is Searcy with a population of 23,543. Other cities include, Mountain Home population 12,638, Beebe population 8,205, Bald Knob population 2,868, Judsonia population 1,992
Located in central Arkansas, White County contains several small communities steeped in the state's frontier heritage.
Searcy serves as the county seat and largest city with over 24,000 residents. Downtown features antique shops, restaurants, and the historic Rialto Theater. Popular spots include the Searcy Art Gallery and Museum.
Bald Knob lies just southwest of Searcy with around 3,000 residents. It is known for the Bald Knob Cross, one of the largest Christian crosses in North America towering over the countryside.
Pangburn is located along the Little Red River northeast of Searcy and has about 650 residents. It hosts an annual Pickin' Party each October for bluegrass music. The town celebrates White County pioneers with Pioneer Day.
Rose Bud is a tiny town southeast of Searcy with a population around 450. Historic attractions include the Rose Bud United Methodist Church and the Rose Bud Downtown Historic District from the late 1800s.
Judsonia sits northwest of Searcy near the Little Red River with around 2,600 residents. It contains hiking and biking trails through the Greers Ferry Lake recreation area.
White County's frontiers towns and natural landscapes capture the essence of small town living and Arkansas heritage. From historic downtowns to scenic rivers, this county has much to explore.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in White County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bald Knob | City in Arkansas, USA | 2,868 |
Beebe | City in Arkansas, United States | 8,205 |
Bradford | City in Arkansas, United States | 736 |
Garner | Town in Arkansas, United States | 284 |
Georgetown | Town in southeastern White County, Arkansas, United States | 124 |
Griffithville | Human settlement in White County, Arkansas, United States of America | 224 |
Higginson | Township in White County, Arkansas | 743 |
Judsonia | City in White County, Arkansas, United States | 1,992 |
Kensett | City in Arkansas, USA | 1,615 |
Letona | Town in Arkansas, USA | 244 |
McRae | Township in White County, Arkansas | 671 |
Mountain Home | City in Arkansas, United States | 12,638 |
Pangburn | City in Arkansas, USA | 577 |
Rose Bud | Human settlement in White County, Arkansas, United States of America | 493 |
Russell | Town in the U. | 216 |
Searcy | City in Arkansas, USA | 23,543 |