Ashley County, Arkansas
Ashley County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Ashley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,853 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,339 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hamburg. The county was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Ashley County
| Population : | 19,339 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| Area : | 2432 km2 |
| Named for : | Chester Ashley |
| Altitude : | 171 feet / 52 meters |
| Capital : | Hamburg |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1848 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:55:15 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ashley County is located at 33°11'28"N 91°46'6"W (33.1912200, -91.7684500). It has 6 neighbors: Bradley County, Chicot County, Drew County, Union County, Morehouse Parish and Union Parish.
Ashley County map
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The largest city of Ashley County is Crossett with a population of 4,701. Other cities include, Hamburg population 2,545, Sulphur Springs population 531, Wilmot population 483 and Portland population 382. See all Ashley County cities & populated places.
Ashley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ashley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crossett | 4,701 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| North Crossett | 3,119 | Census designated place |
| Hamburg | 2,545 | City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States |
| West Crossett | 1,256 | Census-designated place in Ashley County, Arkansas |
| Sulphur Springs | 531 | City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States |
| Wilmot | 483 | City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States |
| Mount Pleasant | 415 | Town in Izard County, Arkansas |
| Portland | 382 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Montrose | 298 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Parkdale | 250 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Fountain Hill | 157 | Human settlement in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Ashley County
Ashley County has 6 neighbours.
- Bradley County county in Arkansas, United States
- Chicot County county in Arkansas, United States
- Drew County county in Arkansas, United States
- Union County county in Arkansas, United States
- Morehouse Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Union Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Hamburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ashley County decreased by 13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,853 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,673 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,515 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,278 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,956 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,838 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,530 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,311 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,012 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,657 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,339 | -1.64% | estimation process |
People born in Ashley County (2)
People born in Ashley County, including Arkansas lawyer and politician William Frank Norrell, football player Jessie Clark, .
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. |
