Craighead County, Arkansas

Craighead County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 111,231.[1] The county seats are Jonesboro and Lake City.[2] It was founded on February 19, 1859.

Craighead County
County
Craighead County Courthouse, Jonesboro
Craighead County Courthouse, Jonesboro
Flag of Craighead County
Flag
Official seal of Craighead County
Seal
Map of Arkansas highlighting Craighead County
Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas
Map of the United States highlighting Arkansas
Arkansas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°50′25″N 90°42′27″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedFebruary 19, 1859
Named forThomas Craighead
SeatJonesboro (western district);
Lake City (eastern district)
Largest cityJonesboro
Area
 • Total713 sq mi (1,850 km2)
 • Land707 sq mi (1,830 km2)
 • Water5.5 sq mi (14 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total111,231
 • Density160/sq mi (60/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.craigheadcounty.org

References
  1. "QuickFacts: Craighead County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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