Cross County, Arkansas
Cross County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Cross County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,870 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,142 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wynne. The county was created 162 years ago in 1862.

Quick Facts about Cross County
Population : | 16,142 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Arkansas (United States) |
Area : | 1612 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1% |
Land as percent of area : | 99% |
Altitude : | 312 feet / 95 meters |
Capital : | Wynne |
Establishment : | November 11, 1862 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 10:53:24 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -10.7% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Cross County is located at 35°17'45"N 90°46'16"W (35.2957300, -90.7712300). It has 2 neighbors: Poinsett County and Saint Francis County.
Cross County map
The largest city of Cross County is Wynne with a population of 7,618. Other cities include, Parkin population 974 and Cherry Valley population 572. See all Cross County cities & populated places.
Cross County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cross County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Wynne | 7,618 | City in Arkansas |
Parkin | 974 | City in Arkansas, USA |
Cherry Valley | 572 | City in Arkansas, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Cross County
Cross County has 2 neighbours.
- Poinsett County county in Arkansas, United States
- Saint Francis County county in Arkansas, United States
- Wynne
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cross County decreased by 10.7% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 17,870 | - | census |
2011 | 17,809 | -0.34% | estimation process |
2012 | 17,703 | -0.6% | estimation process |
2013 | 17,521 | -1.04% | estimation process |
2014 | 17,181 | -1.98% | estimation process |
2015 | 17,255 | 0.43% | estimation process |
2016 | 17,025 | -1.35% | estimation process |
2017 | 16,792 | -1.39% | estimation process |
2018 | 16,630 | -0.97% | estimation process |
2019 | 16,419 | -1.29% | estimation process |
2020 | 16,142 | -1.72% | estimation process |
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. |