Jackson County, Arkansas

Jackson County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,755.[1] The county seat is Newport.[2] It was founded on November 5, 1829.

Jackson County
Jackson County Courthouse
Jackson County Courthouse
Map of Arkansas highlighting Jackson 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°35′38″N 91°11′37″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedNovember 5, 1829
Named forAndrew Jackson
SeatNewport
Largest cityNewport
Area
  Total642 sq mi (1,660 km2)
  Land634 sq mi (1,640 km2)
  Water7.6 sq mi (20 km2)  1.2%
Population
  Total16,755
  Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.jacksoncountyar.org

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Jackson County, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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