Arkansas Counties by Population (2026)
2026 Pop.
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Top 5 Most Populous Counties
402,219
340,202
274,792
135,015
134,624
75 Counties
| County | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Area (mi²) | Density | Change (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 402,219 | 758 | 531 | 0.73% |
| Benton County | 340,202 | 848 | 401 | 18.69% |
| Washington County | 274,792 | 941 | 292 | 11.35% |
| Faulkner County | 135,015 | 647 | 209 | 9.04% |
| Saline County | 134,624 | 724 | 186 | 8.73% |
| Sebastian County | 131,699 | 531 | 248 | 3.04% |
| Craighead County | 119,066 | 707 | 168 | 6.67% |
| Garland County | 100,188 | 678 | 148 | -0.08% |
| White County | 80,227 | 1K | 78 | 4.38% |
| Lonoke County | 77,319 | 771 | 100 | 4.38% |
| Pope County | 65,161 | 811 | 80 | 2.77% |
| Jefferson County | 63,938 | 872 | 73 | -4.33% |
| Crawford County | 63,154 | 595 | 106 | 4.98% |
| Greene County | 47,384 | 577 | 82 | 3.32% |
| Crittenden County | 45,557 | 613 | 74 | -5.27% |
| Baxter County | 43,459 | 554 | 78 | 4.23% |
| Miller County | 41,270 | 624 | 66 | -3.09% |
| Boone County | 38,876 | 590 | 66 | 3.97% |
| Independence County | 38,377 | 764 | 50 | 1.14% |
| Mississippi County | 37,015 | 902 | 41 | -8.71% |
| Union County | 36,206 | 1K | 35 | -7.02% |
| Hot Spring County | 33,421 | 615 | 54 | 1.04% |
| Carroll County | 29,428 | 630 | 47 | 4.2% |
| Johnson County | 26,194 | 661 | 40 | 1.82% |
| Cleburne County | 25,986 | 554 | 47 | 5.14% |
| Poinsett County | 22,154 | 758 | 29 | -3.49% |
| Conway County | 22,030 | 552 | 40 | 6.25% |
| Columbia County | 21,686 | 766 | 28 | -4.65% |
| Logan County | 21,651 | 709 | 31 | 2.57% |
| Ouachita County | 21,466 | 733 | 29 | -5.09% |
| St. Francis County | 21,334 | 635 | 34 | -7.32% |
| Clark County | 20,924 | 866 | 24 | -2.24% |
| Yell County | 20,276 | 930 | 22 | 0.29% |
| Polk County | 19,322 | 857 | 23 | 0.71% |
| Randolph County | 19,294 | 652 | 30 | 3.76% |
| Grant County | 18,854 | 632 | 30 | 4.63% |
| Hempstead County | 18,673 | 727 | 26 | -6.57% |
| Sharp County | 18,482 | 605 | 31 | 6.74% |
| Madison County | 18,061 | 834 | 22 | 9.06% |
| Franklin County | 17,816 | 609 | 29 | 3.94% |
| Marion County | 17,809 | 597 | 30 | 5.58% |
| Ashley County | 17,488 | 925 | 19 | -7.78% |
| Drew County | 16,833 | 829 | 20 | -2.78% |
| Jackson County | 16,521 | 634 | 26 | -1.42% |
| Lawrence County | 16,465 | 588 | 28 | 1.54% |
| Van Buren County | 16,152 | 710 | 23 | 2.25% |
| Sevier County | 15,897 | 564 | 28 | 0.73% |
| Cross County | 15,676 | 616 | 25 | -6.7% |
| Arkansas County | 15,560 | 992 | 16 | -9.03% |
| Izard County | 14,469 | 580 | 25 | 6.36% |
| Phillips County | 14,001 | 690 | 20 | -14.84% |
| Clay County | 13,954 | 639 | 22 | -3.99% |
| Stone County | 13,001 | 606 | 21 | 5.3% |
| Lincoln County | 12,804 | 559 | 23 | -0.67% |
| Fulton County | 12,794 | 618 | 21 | 6.17% |
| Howard County | 12,161 | 587 | 21 | -4.68% |
| Little River County | 11,346 | 531 | 21 | -5.22% |
| Perry County | 10,377 | 551 | 19 | 3.74% |
| Desha County | 10,007 | 741 | 14 | -11.61% |
| Scott County | 9,839 | 893 | 11 | 0.1% |
| Pike County | 9,753 | 600 | 16 | -3.97% |
| Bradley County | 9,587 | 649 | 15 | -8.63% |
| Chicot County | 8,802 | 637 | 14 | -13.36% |
| Montgomery County | 8,320 | 780 | 11 | -1.93% |
| Searcy County | 7,872 | 666 | 12 | 0.36% |
| Lee County | 7,870 | 600 | 13 | -7.74% |
| Prairie County | 7,781 | 648 | 12 | -5.65% |
| Nevada County | 7,760 | 618 | 13 | -6.36% |
| Cleveland County | 7,329 | 598 | 12 | -2.98% |
| Newton County | 6,920 | 821 | 8 | -3.84% |
| Monroe County | 6,165 | 607 | 10 | -8.95% |
| Lafayette County | 5,881 | 529 | 11 | -6.58% |
| Dallas County | 5,854 | 667 | 9 | -9.11% |
| Woodruff County | 5,546 | 586 | 9 | -10.85% |
| Calhoun County | 4,742 | 629 | 8 | 0.13% |
Overview of Arkansas Counties
There are 75 counties in Arkansas.
Pulaski County is the largest county in the state, with a population of 402,219. The most recent census shows that its population has increased by 0.01% since the previous census.
A number of other Arkansas counties also boast relatively large populations for their state, though not able to match the density of Pulaski County:
- Benton County : 340,202
- Washington County : 274,792
Arkansas Counties with the Fewest Residents
The smallest county in Arkansas is Calhoun County , with a population of just 4,742. This total represents a increase of 0.0% since the last census count was performed.
Other small counties include:
- Woodruff County : 5,546
- Dallas County : 5,854
- Lafayette County : 5,881
Arkansas Counties with Rapid Growth
Benton County , with its sizeable population of 340,202, has shown the largest population growth, with an increase of 0.2% since the last census.
On the other hand, Phillips County has had the largest decrease in population, with its 14,001 current residents totalling 0.1% less than the previous census.
Sources
- US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
- Census QuickFacts
- Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)