St. Francis County, Arkansas

St. Francis County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 23,090.[1] The county seat is Forrest City.[2] The county was founded on October 13, 1827, and named for the St. Francis River.

Saint Francis County
County
St. Francis County Museum in Forrest City, Arkansas.
St. Francis County Museum in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Map of Arkansas highlighting Saint Francis 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°01′36″N 90°42′15″W
Country United States
State Arkansas
FoundedOctober 13, 1827
Named forSt. Francis River
SeatForrest City
Largest cityForrest City
Area
 • Total643 sq mi (1,670 km2)
 • Land635 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Water7.7 sq mi (20 km2)  1.2%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total23,090
 • Density36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)

References
  1. "QuickFacts: St. Francis 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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