Poinsett County, Arkansas
Poinsett County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Poinsett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,583 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,283 inhabitants. Its county seat is Harrisburg. The county was created 186 years ago in 1838.

Quick Facts about Poinsett County
Population : | 23,283 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Arkansas (United States) |
Area : | 1977 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
Altitude : | 230 feet / 70 meters |
Capital : | Harrisburg |
Establishment : | February 02, 1838 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 10:34:38 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -5.58% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Poinsett County is located at 35°34'27"N 90°39'47"W (35.5740400, -90.6629300). It has 2 neighbors: Craighead County and Cross County.
Poinsett County map
The largest city of Poinsett County is Trumann with a population of 6,906. Other cities include, Marked Tree population 2,383, Harrisburg population 2,289, Lepanto population 1,796 and Weiner population 662. See all Poinsett County cities & populated places.
Poinsett County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Poinsett County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Trumann | 6,906 | City in Arkansas |
Marked Tree | 2,383 | City in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Harrisburg | 2,289 | City in Arkansas, United States |
Lepanto | 1,796 | City in Arkansas |
Tyronza | 712 | Township in Poinsett County, Arkansas |
Weiner | 662 | City in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States |
Waldenburg | 59 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Poinsett County
Poinsett County has 2 neighbours.
- Craighead County county in Arkansas, United States
- Cross County county in Arkansas, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Poinsett County decreased by 5.58% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 24,583 | - | census |
2011 | 24,449 | -0.55% | estimation process |
2012 | 24,299 | -0.62% | estimation process |
2013 | 24,187 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2014 | 24,152 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2015 | 24,002 | -0.62% | estimation process |
2016 | 23,974 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2017 | 24,071 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2018 | 23,903 | -0.7% | estimation process |
2019 | 23,528 | -1.59% | estimation process |
2020 | 23,283 | -1.05% | 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. |