Saint Francis County, Arkansas

Saint Francis County: County in Arkansas, United States

About

Saint Francis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,258 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,682 inhabitants. Its county seat is Forrest City. The county was created 197 years ago in 1827.

Saint Francis County locator map
Location of Saint Francis County on Arkansas map.

Quick Facts about Saint Francis County

Population : 24,682 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Arkansas (United States)
Different from : St. Francis
Area : 1664 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.2%
Land as percent of area : 98.8%
Altitude : 354 feet / 108 meters
Capital : Forrest City
Establishment : October 10, 1827
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 10:58:58 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -14.49% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Saint Francis County is located at 35°1'19"N 90°44'52"W (35.0220000, -90.7477800). It has 3 neighbors: Cross County, Lee County and Monroe County.

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The largest city of Saint Francis County is Forrest City with a population of 13,820. Other cities include, Hughes population 1,200, Madison population 678, Caldwell population 458 and Colt population 331. See all Saint Francis County cities & populated places.

Saint Francis County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Francis County.

City Name Population Title
Forrest City 13,820 City in St.
Hughes 1,200 City in Arkansas, USA
Madison 678 City in Arkansas, USA
Caldwell 458 City in St.
Colt 331 City in Arkansas, USA
Wheatley 296 City in Arkansas, USA
Widener 243 Town of the United States

Saint Francis County has 3 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Saint Francis County decreased by 14.49% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 28,258 - census
2011 27,994 -0.94% estimation process
2012 27,992 -0.01% estimation process
2013 27,508 -1.76% estimation process
2014 27,088 -1.55% estimation process
2015 26,651 -1.64% estimation process
2016 26,347 -1.15% estimation process
2017 25,997 -1.35% estimation process
2018 25,509 -1.91% estimation process
2019 24,994 -2.06% estimation process
2020 24,682 -1.26% estimation process

Comte de Saint Francis, Comté de Saint Francis, Saint Francis

People born in Saint Francis County (1)

American boxer Sonny Liston was born in Saint Francis County

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.